Specialty-papermaker and coater Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC today announced the planned closure of its Chillicothe, OH, mill in an effort to align its operational footprint with long-term business objectives. “This was an extremely difficult decision. We value our Chillicothe team and the contributions they have made to Pixelle,” says Ross Bushnell, Pixelle … [Read more...] about Pixelle Specialty Solutions to close Chillicothe mill
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Digital-print market to exceed $250 billion in 2035, driven by packaging sector demand
To 2035, digital print will gain traction in the packaging sector, namely corrugated cartons, flexible packaging, rigid plastics and metal over the period, says a new study by Smithers. This is clearly shown by the comparative growth rates of publishing, graphics and packaging & labels. Within this period only transactional print volumes will decline, while very high … [Read more...] about Digital-print market to exceed $250 billion in 2035, driven by packaging sector demand
Novolex completes purchase of Pactiv Evergreen
Charlotte, N-based Novolex has completed its combination with Pactiv Evergreen™ Inc., creating a converting leader in food, beverage and specialty packaging products. The transaction is valued at approximately $6.7 billion, inclusive of Pactiv Evergreen's net debt as of September 30, 2024. "Today is an exciting chapter in the Novolex growth story as we officially welcome … [Read more...] about Novolex completes purchase of Pactiv Evergreen
Ahlstrom to acquire Pixelle Specialty Solutions’ WI coating plant, set up Performance Materials portfolio
The fiber-based specialty materials provider signs an agreement to acquire the Stevens Point (WI) facility of Pixelle Specialty Solutions. In parallel, Ahlstrom will create a dedicated Performance Materials cluster to sharpen its strategic focus and optimize growth opportunities. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2025. The acquisition of this best-in-class business … [Read more...] about Ahlstrom to acquire Pixelle Specialty Solutions’ WI coating plant, set up Performance Materials portfolio
Mondi expands paperboard portfolio, capacity with buy of Schumacher Packaging ops in Western Europe
Global packaging and paper converter Mondi Group has completed its acquisition of the Western European assets of Schumacher Packaging, (above) expanding the product range, capacity and innovation available to customers. For existing Mondi customers, the expanded product range and enhanced production flexibility supports the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. … [Read more...] about Mondi expands paperboard portfolio, capacity with buy of Schumacher Packaging ops in Western Europe