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Pakko’s quiet move signals a bigger shift in Australian manufacturing
While the company has confirmed operations remain steady at its current site, with no interruptions to production, the move marks an intentional step forward for the business.
Pact’s delisting plans materialises; refinances debt
Majority of Pact's shareholders voted in favour of the delisting, while the company secured $775M in refinancing of debt.
Close the Loop expects sharp decline in 2H25 EBITDA
It said its revenue for 2H25 has remained steady and broadly in line with the first half of the financial year, at approximately $99 million, but the 50 per cent dip in EBITDA follows several factors.
How food tech is changing the future of sustainable packaging
At this year’s FoodTech QLD 2025, a number of exhibitors will share how their innovations in packaging design and materials are setting new standards for the industry.
Esko unveils array of innovations at Esko World 2025
The solutions aim to drive efficiency, sustainability, and profitability for converters and shorten time to market for consumer packaged goods brands.
Cimpress’ “landmark” HP Indigo deal to include Vistaprint Australia
HP and Cimpress have formally agreed to install 10 to 20 new HP Indigo 120K or 18K digital presses globally in 2025 and 2026, in the US, Europe and Australia.
Detpak creates strawberry punnet for Perfection Fresh
Detpak and Perfection Fresh have partnered to launch a new strawberry punnet that is said to combine standout shelf appeal with smart, functional design.
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Charters Paper strengthens packaging play with new Garant Maschinen Matador NXB machine
Charters Paper invests in a Garant Maschinen Matador NXB with four-colour LINAFLEX NL inline printing to strengthen its paper packaging capabilities.
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Hafizah Osman is the editor of Australian Printer and ProPack.pro. She also regularly contributes to Sprinter and ProPack.pro online, keeping readers up-to-date with the latest news in the industry.
James Quirk is the former editor of Labels & Labeling. He commenced working for the publication in 2005, previously serving as deputy and Latin America editor, where he was based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is a regular speaker and chairman at Labelexpo and Label Summit events around the world. James is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
Nerida Kelton is the executive director of the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and vice-president – sustainability and save food of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO).
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Visit Japan if you are looking for thoughtful, accessible packaging
True fit-for-purpose packaging needs to demonstrate ease of use design principles, says AIP's Nerida Kelton.
Critical considerations for sustainable packaging: Smithers
Barrier coatings on paper-based materials or mono-plastic materials are often considered to be two of the more sustainable packaging options.
Strategic priorities in the packaging sector: Where are you on the continuum?
The packaging sector is progressing at different speeds across this continuum of business improvement. Where does your business sit?
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