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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...

Billerud Posts 'Strong' Third Quarter Results As Net Sales Rise 82%

Billerud has posted 82% year-on-year growth in reported net sales, to SEK 11.8 billion, in the third quarter of its financial year.

Verallia Sees Revenue Up By Nearly A Quarter In First Nine Months

Glass packaging maker Verallia has posted a 24.5% year-on-year increase in revenue to €2.5 billion in the first nine months of its financial year.

Refresco To Acquire Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturer Avandis

Contract manufacturer Refresco has entered into an agreement to acquire alcoholic beverage manufacturer Avandis from Lucas Bols N.V. and De Kuyper Royal Di...