SCA to increase kraftliner prices by € 50 per tonne

Coveris, a leading European packaging manufacturer, announces new investment at its polyethylene extrusion facility in Winsford, Cheshire. As Coveris’ UK centre of excellence for high-performance technical barrier and stretch films, the Winsford site continues to expand its capabilities in the development of sustainable, recyclable films in alignment with the company’s 'No Waste' strategy. This extensive upgrade includes an additional state-of-the-art nine-layer blown extrusion line for technical EVOH barrier films, a new cast stretch extrusion line – introducing new technology to Coveris Winsford – and an onsite 5,000-pallet space warehouse. Each of these investments enhances the site’s capacity to meet industry demand for sustainable, high-quality packaging materials. The newly operational nine-layer blown extrusion line positions Coveris as the UK’s largest producer of polyethylene EVOH barrier films.

Corrugated volume growth in the first quarter was up approximately 7% in both Europe and the Americas. This demonstrates SKG’s exposure to high-growth markets, sectors and channels including innovative and sustainable packaging solutions and e-commerce. Containerboard prices have increased in the first quarter and again at the start of the second quarter as a result of strong demand and higher recovered fibre and other costs. SKG’s recovered fibre cost has increased by approximately €90 million versus the first quarter of last year. We are progressively recovering these input costs through our corrugated box system. In addition to cost pressures, the industry is experiencing supply disruptions and shortages of packaging papers globally. Against this market backdrop, our integrated business model is again, proving a key differentiator with continuity of supply to our customer base.

Novolex® is launching Power Prep™ bags and rolls for grab-and-go hot sandwiches and other premium to-go fare. Manufactured by Bagcraft®, a Novolex brand, the new multilayered bags and rolls keep foods at the height of flavor as they are wrapped, frozen, thawed, reheated and held under heat at the point of sale. The bags ensure customers can savor delicious hot sandwiches, bagels and other fare that were prepared, wrapped and frozen at another location. Designed for convenience stores, supermarkets and other foodservice operators, Power Prep bags and rolls help satisfy America's growing hunger for top-quality prepared food to-go. They join Power Prep wraps, introduced in 2023, as the latest innovation from Bagcraft to provide packaging choices for grab-and-go foods.