Data Insights
M&A in packaging in Europe decreased in Q2 2024
In the European packaging industry, there were 9 M&A deals announced in Q2 2024, worth a total value of $146.6m,...
M&A in packaging decreased in Q2 2024
In the global packaging industry, there were 21 M&A deals announced in Q2 2024, worth a total value of $1.1bn,...
Smurfit Kappa Group sees highest patent filings and grants during May in Q2 2024
Smurfit Kappa Group saw the highest growth of 1.99% in patent filings and 0.99% in grants in May in Q2...
Shibuya Kogyo sees highest patent filings and grants during May in Q2 2024
Shibuya Kogyo saw the highest growth of 1.79% in patent filings and 1.16% in grants in May in Q2 2024....
Toyo Seikan Group sees highest patent filings and grants during April in Q2 2024
Toyo Seikan Group saw the highest growth of 1.16% in patent filings in April and 1.28% in grants in May...
Hiring activity in the Australian packaging industry increased in Q2 2024
The Australian packaging industry experienced a 13% rise in new job postings in Q2 2024 compared with the previous quarter,...
Hiring activity in the US packaging industry increased in Q1 2024
The US packaging industry experienced a 36% rise in new job postings in Q1 2024 compared with the previous quarter,...
Hiring activity in the French packaging industry increased in Q1 2024
The French packaging industry experienced a 51% rise in new job postings in Q1 2024 compared with the previous quarter,...
Mondi gets grant for patent granted for release liner with specific surface roughness
Mondi has been granted a patent for a release liner with a unique surface structure. The liner includes a carrier...
Silgan files patent for closure for dispensing particulate matter from a container
Silgan. has filed a patent for a closure with a removable and interchangeable fitment for dispensing particulate matter from a...
Berry Global Group files patent for spinneret for melt-spinning polymeric fibers with multicomponent spinning orifices
Berry Global Group. has filed a patent for a spinneret designed for melt-spinning polymeric fibers. The spinneret body includes various...
AptarGroup files patent for induction seal liners for containers with active polymer compositions
AptarGroup. has filed a patent for induction seal liners for containers with active polymer compositions that extend product shelf life....
Westrock files patent for patent filed for article carrier with arcuate fold line
Westrock. has filed a patent for an article carrier with unique features for packaging items securely. The carrier includes a...
Q4 2023 update: M&A activity in paper & packaging in South and Central America
In the South and Central America paper & packaging industry, there were 2 M&A deals announced in Q4 2023, worth...
Q4 2023 update: M&A activity in paper & packaging in Brazil
In the Brazilian paper & packaging industry, there were 2 M&A deals announced in Q4 2023, worth a total value...
Q4 2023 update: private equity deals in packaging in North America
In the North American packaging industry, there were 4 private equity deals announced in Q4 2023, worth a total value...
How did Private equity deals perform in packaging in Q4 2023?
In the global packaging industry, there were 5 private equity deals announced in Q4 2023, worth a total value of...
Q4 2023 update: private equity deals in packaging in the US
In the US packaging industry, there were 4 private equity deals announced in Q4 2023, worth a total value of...
AptarGroup files patent for a device for dispensing fluid product with a locking mechanism
AptarGroup has filed a patent for a device that dispenses fluid products. The device includes a reservoir, a dispensing mechanism,...
Greif files patent on the closure assembly for plastic containers with tamper-indicating anchor piece
Greif has filed a patent for a closure assembly for plastic containers. The assembly includes a neck insert and a...