The development of the innovative PapersealTM food tray solution aligns with the Company’s Vision 2025, leveraging its industry-leading sustainability profile to expand and improve packaging solutions for customers while reducing the impact on the environment. Paul Tye, business development director, Graphic Packaging Europe said, “The transition to fiber-based packaging is a priority for many of our customers, and it’s clear that sustainable paperboard packaging solutions must meet the functionality and performance of existing tray designs.” The new PapersealTM tray solution utilizes 80-90% p ..read more

The two-year expansion programme has already included a 5,000 sqm state-of-the-art building extension, leading to the creation of more than 50 jobs and, most recently, the installation of a new printing press which has almost doubled capacity at the site. Stefan Nieuwland, project manager at Graphic Packaging Europe, commented: “Moving from rotogravure presses to the new flexographic press was a natural step for us at the Sneek facility, as it enables us to keep pace with evolving market and consumer needs. The press has led to faster turnaround times without compromising our quality performan ..read more

Bud Light 4 Pack KeelClip is preferred to other can packaging options due to sustainability, brand positioning and high-speed application advantages. That’s a game-changer,” said GPI’s Executive Vice President and Americas President, Joe Yost. “It’s a product that was engineered with sustainability in mind. It also serves our customers with more branding options and, even better, it provides their consumers with an improved user experience and a product they can feel good about using.” KeelClip works on a wide range of can styles and sizes, and in multiple product configurations. Thanks to how ..read more

Working with fleet telematics provider Masternaut, GPI used fleet management telemetry and data to reduce the environmental impact of its logistics operations across its UK supply chain, and in doing so has achieved the Masternaut Gold Fleet award for reduction in its CO2 output. To facilitate a lower environmental impact, GPI invested heavily in fuel-efficient DAF trucks and added hybrid vehicles to the company car fleet. They were also able to use data insights provided by Masternaut to identify more eco-friendly processes in the logistical supply chain. Changes and considerations included ..read more

Launched in Glasgow, the Cup Movement was developed by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful in response to growing public concern about the environmental impact of single-use items. It will be the largest sustained single-use cup collection and behaviour change initiative of its kind in Scotland. In addition to conveying the importance of correct cup disposal, the movement also aims to direct more cups to facilities that can recycle them. If successful, the model could be rolled out across many more cities in the UK. Mike Turner, managing director of Graphic Packaging International Fo ..read more