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Billerud Sees 13% Net Sales Decline In Q2 2023

Pulp and paper manufacturer Billerud has reported a 13% year-on-year decline in net sales to SEK 9.95 billion (€860 billion) in the second quarter of...

Recyclability Now A 'Must-Have' For European Consumers, Study Finds

A majority (84%) of European consumers seek recycling instructions on packaged products, while 60% say that recyclability instructions and sustainability l...

Billerud Forecasts Second-Quarter Results Below Expectations

Sweden's Billerud expects second-quarter results below market expectations due to lower sales volume and revaluation of finished goods inventory.

Ardagh Commences Construction Of Hybrid Furnace In Germany

Ardagh Glass GmbH has commenced the construction of a hybrid furnace, which it says will facilitate the switch to renewable electricity, at its glass produ...

Smurfit Kappa Invests €40m In Polish Packaging Plant

Packaging firm Smurfit Kappa has invested €40 million in expanding its Pruszków corrugated packaging plant in Poland.

Smurfit Kappa's Revenue Grows By Almost A Third In FY 2022

Packaging firm Smurfit Kappa has reported revenue growth of 27% to €12.8 billion in its full financial year 2022.

Smurfit Kappa Invests Over €20m In Czechia And Slovakia

Packaging firm Smurfit Kappa has invested more than €20 million in upgrading and expanding its manufacturing plants in Olomouc in Czechia and Obaly &S...