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PKN Packaging News is Australia's leading media brand dedicated to the dynamic packaging industry. PKN is pitched towards commercial end-users of packaging components, containers, machinery and materials across the broad spectrum of manufacturing, from FMCG companies to niche product manufacturers.
Packaging News
1w ago
Earlier this month PKN published an article that voiced industry concern over the speculation that Qenos might be closing its polymer manufacturing plants in Australia. Qenos has remained silent on the matter. The MD of Qenos customer Impact International, Aleks Lajovic, wants some answers ..read more
Packaging News
1w ago
An investment of $80m in the Whakatane Mill in NZ will boost folding board production by 66,000 tonnes a year to 230,000 tonnes, and will pave the way for a further increase of 100,000 tonnes a year capacity ..read more
Packaging News
1w ago
China's removal of the tariffs imposed on Australian wines sees relief from the packaging industry, although it may take some time to see benefits for glass bottle, closure and label suppliers ..read more
Packaging News
1w ago
UPDATE: The case brought by opponents of Raphael Geminder's bid to take full control of Pact Group has been rejected by the Takeovers Panel, following undertakings given by Geminder's investment vehicle ..read more
Packaging News
1w ago
In the latest update on plastic resin manufacturer Qenos's possible closure of its Australian plants, a new report reveals the company's Chinese owner, China National Chemical, has reached an agreement to sell Qenos to Logos Group, an industrial and logistics property developer ..read more
Packaging News
1w ago
Australian B Corp and sustainable packaging company BioPak has acquired Australian-based reusable cup enterprise Huskee in a move to strengthen circular solutions ..read more
Packaging News
2w ago
As industry figure Mark Dingley prepares to step down from his position as chair of APPMA in May, after serving 22 years on the APPMA Board, his contribution and legacy is acknowledged and applauded by colleagues and peers ..read more
Packaging News
2w ago
Entries are open and submissions have started rolling in for the inaugural PKN Women in Packaging Awards program, which aims to foster diversity, promote innovation, and inspire future leaders ..read more
Packaging News
2w ago
Ron Delia, CEO of Amcor, the world’s biggest consumer packaging business, will step down as CEO next month, and depart the company completely in September ..read more
Packaging News
2w ago
Fibre King has acquired Paksmart, creating a strategic alliance that integrates cartoning solutions with machinery manufacturing, creating a one-stop-shop for end-of-line packaging ..read more