https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/paper-plastics-packaging-printing Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:38:30 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/valmet-to-upgrade-recovery-boiler-at-sappis-saiccor-mill-2026-05-28 Chanel de Bruyn PULP Thu, 28 May 2026 11:24:00 +0200 722320 1779961871 1779960240 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274991_resized_untitledmay282026at0901494.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sappi-upm-sign-binding-agreements-to-merge-european-graphic-paper-businesses-2026-05-28 Creamer Media Reporter PAPER Thu, 28 May 2026 10:07:00 +0200 722299 1779958335 1779955620 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274958_resized_untitledmay282026at0901492.jpeg The Gratkorn paper mille in Austria 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nampak-flags-higher-normalised-heps-but-lower-total-operations-heps-eps-2026-05-22 Schalk Burger FINANCIAL RESULTS Fri, 22 May 2026 10:51:00 +0200 721893 1779441631 1779439860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/lower-prices-stronger-rand-contribute-to-a-widened-second-quarter-loss-for-sappi-2026-05-07 Schalk Burger FINANCIAL RESULTS Thu, 07 May 2026 12:54:00 +0200 720761 1778159024 1778151240 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270327_resized_sappiceostevebinnie11251022.jpeg Sappi CEO Steve Binnie 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nampak-appoints-thiruvashani-naicker-as-cfo-2026-05-04 Schalk Burger EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS Mon, 04 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200 720467 1777900149 1777899420 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/upm-sappi-paper-joint-venture-may-lead-to-price-hikes-eu-regulators-warn-2026-04-29 Reuters M&A Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:16:00 +0200 720239 1777447123 1777446960 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268715_resized_sappingodwanamillwoodpaper4710220614duane.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/mondi-reports-challenging-trading-conditions-rising-material-costs-2026-04-24 Schalk Burger FINANCIAL RESULTS Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200 720106 1777285109 1777040400 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/wyda-completes-acquisition-of-hulamin-strengthens-local-supply-2026-04-14 Schalk Burger FOIL PACKAGING Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200 719294 1776205435 1776175440 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/petcos-2025-investments-boost-two-recycling-buyback-centres-productivity-by-20-to-30-2026-04-09 Schalk Burger RECYCLING BUSINESSES Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:23:00 +0200 718920 1775732969 1775730180 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264719_resized_untitled360.jpeg Flink Pik buyback centre staff stand in front of a horizontal baler and an infeed conveyor system, sponsored by Petco. The staff are (from left) co-owner Henk du Preez, Kleinboy Ngobeni, Lawrence Mafalo, Phati Lekoto, Wilson Makgae and Eddie Lansdell 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/heat-sealable-paper-packaging-range-launched-2026-03-27 Halima Frost Paper, Plastic, Packaging, Printing Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717123 1774258869 1774562400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259411_resized_0001259131thumbnailpaperpulpboardsappiheatsealablepaper03261022.jpeg SEAL THE DEAL The new set of heat-sealable solutions launched by Sappi are a fibre-based alternative to plastics 511 285 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pilot-plant-development-making-headway-2026-03-27 Halima Frost Paper, Plastic, Packaging, Printing Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717122 1774258868 1774562400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259141_resized_paperpulpboardfibrecircledifficulttorecycle1022.jpeg PROBLEMATIC PAPER The difficult to recycle label backing paper is a product Fibre Circle are pushing companies to recycle 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/reliable-instrumentation-key-to-remaining-globally-competitive-2026-03-12 Halima Frost Paper, Plastic, Packaging, Printing Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717120 1774258868 1774562400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259122_resized_paperpulpboardvegainstpapersample03261022.jpeg PULP TO PAPER Operational efficiency and monitoring are integral components of any paper milling operation 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/unilever-partners-with-mpact-in-kwazulu-natal-gauteng-to-manage-waste-2026-03-24 Schalk Burger WASTE RECYCLING Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:01:00 +0200 717933 1774348097 1774346460 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001261499_resized_baledwaste062017interwaste1022.jpg Plastic packaging baled for recycling 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/coleus-packaging-invests-r200mi-in-new-plant-equipment-for-metal-closures-2026-03-20 Schalk Burger METAL PACKAGING Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:41:00 +0200 717780 1774505809 1774014060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260984_resized_coleuspackagingmdianvictorandnokusapackagingmdphillipsathekgeopeningthenewline1022.jpg Coleus Packaging MD Ian Victor and Nokusa Packaging MD Phillip Sathekge opening the new line on March 20 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96348_2026-03-20__coleus_packaging_facility_online.mp4120929456 Coleus Packaging MD Ian Victor talks about the company's objectives https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sa-plastics-pact-reports-significant-progress-to-2030-recycling-targets-2026-03-13 Schalk Burger PLASTICS RECYCLING Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:59:00 +0200 717295 1773412712 1773410340 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/costs-imports-eat-away-at-mpacts-profits-but-2026-is-poised-for-growth-2026-03-09 Marleny Arnoldi PAPER & PACKAGING Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:02:00 +0200 716858 1773051818 1773050520 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001258391_resized_mpactwastemanagementservicesforpicknpayeastport11231022.jpg Mpact waste management services 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nampak-cfo-resigns-2026-03-02 Sabrina Jardim MANUFACTURING Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:46:00 +0200 716322 1772446694 1772444760 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001256744_resized_0001245204resizedbevcannampak1022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/extended-corrugated-and-solid-board-portfolio-launched-2026-02-27 Halima Frost Paper, Plastic, Packaging, Printing Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 715145 1771917085 1772143200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001253318_resized_packaginglabellingmondigrowgoalllaunch02261022.jpeg PACK LEADER The new packaging range offers superior packaging solutions for the food sector 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/printing-for-health-products-advances-2026-02-27 Halima Frost Paper, Plastic, Packaging, Printing Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 715146 1771917085 1772143200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001253325_resized_packaginglabellingpyrotecpackmedia02261022.jpeg SUFFICIENT INFO Multipage label printing facilitates regulatory compliance 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/mondi-increases-revenue-in-2025-but-posts-lower-earnings-2026-02-19 Schalk Burger FINANCIAL RESULTS Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:39:00 +0200 715682 1771506327 1771504740 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sappi-posts-loss-for-dec-quarter-amid-strong-rand-lower-prices-2026-02-04 Schalk Burger WOOD PRODUCTS Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:42:00 +0200 714499 1770201482 1770198120 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001251456_resized_sappiceostevebinnie11251022.jpeg Sappi CEO Steve Binnie 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/mpacts-springs-cartonboard-mill-set-to-close-as-rand-strength-makes-imports-more-appealling-to-customers-2026-02-03 Creamer Media Reporter PAPER Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:34:00 +0200 714387 1770106271 1770104040 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001251057_resized_mpactrecyclingspringsmill0918dylan1022.jpg Inside the Springs paper mille 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-biomass-fuelled-boiler-plant-construction-project-under-way-2026-01-30 Halima Frost Paper, Plastic, Packaging, Printing Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 713105 1769434662 1769724000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001247357_resized_boilersmondiscpmillslovakia01261022.jpeg PLANT BASED The biomass-fueled boiler plant being developed for Mondi in Slovakia will be supplied by heavy machinery manufacturer Sumitomo SHI FW 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sappi-earns-cdp-a-list-2025-recognition-for-forests-2026-01-14 Sabrina Jardim SUSTAINABILITY Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:09:00 +0200 713069 1768400539 1768399740 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001247233_resized_sappienjan261022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nampak-shifts-from-stabilisation-to-manufacturing-led-growth-2025-12-19 Mariaan Webb MANUFACTURING Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:38:00 +0200 712325 1766131096 1766129880 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001245205_resized_bevcannampak1022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nampak-grows-full-year-revenue-and-ebitda-reduces-debt-2025-12-08 Schalk Burger FINANCIAL RESULTS Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:19:00 +0200 711687 1765197738 1765196340 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sappi-upm-propose-combining-their-european-based-graphic-paper-businesses-2025-12-04 Sabrina Jardim JOINT VENTURE Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:22:00 +0200 711547 1764860811 1764858120 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001243239_resized_sappiendec251022.jpeg Sappi CEO Steve Binnie and UPM President and CEO Massimo Reynaudo 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/fibre-circle-colloquium-calls-for-stronger-partners-to-transform-south-africas-circular-paper-economy-2025-12-03 Sabrina Jardim PACKAGING Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:46:00 +0200 711431 1764839314 1764769560 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001242915_resized_fibrecircleendec251022.jpeg Pikitup Johannesburg GM Aluoneswi Elvis Mafunzwaini; Waste Management Bureau CEO Masopha Moshoeshoe; Fibre Circle CEO Edith Leeuta; MKGreen Solutions co-founder and CEO Phumelele Nonkala; African Reclaimers Organisation programme manager Noluthando Tutani; and moderator Nastassia Arendse 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nampak-to-report-significant-increase-in-full-year-eps-heps-2025-11-27 Creamer Media Reporter PACKAGING Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:41:00 +0200 710954 1764236256 1764229260 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001241430_resized_untitled259.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sappi-shifting-focus-to-north-america-debt-reduction-2025-11-06 Tasneem Bulbulia PAPER AND PACKAGING Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:50:00 +0200 709409 1762434294 1762433400 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001236963_resized_sappisomersetmillpm2northamerica11251022.jpeg A key highlight during the year was the completion of the Somerset Mill PM2 conversion and expansion project in North America 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sappi-adjusts-capex-will-not-declare-dividend-to-contain-debt-2025-10-10 Tasneem Bulbulia PAPER Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:04:00 +0200 707514 1760102450 1760101440 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001231300_resized_sappisaiccormill1022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/mondi-shares-skid-to-12-year-low-after-tough-markets-slow-profit-growth-2025-10-06 Reuters PAPER & PACKAGING Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:29:00 +0200 707071 1759748339 1759746540 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001230081_resized_rollingtrendscumulusmondirichardsbay20081022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/conference-highlights-sustainability-innovation-2025-10-03 Lumkile Nkomfe Paper, Plastic, Packaging, Printing Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 705799 1759216068 1759442400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001226262_resized_pvcconferencesava09251022.jpeg INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP Sasol is well-positioned as a leader in the chemicals industry and through focused industry conferences, they can present their innovations in PVC, such as polymer grades, additives, and processing techniques 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/compact-labelling-unit-boosts-efficiency-2025-10-03 Lynne Davies Paper, Plastic, Packaging, Printing Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 705913 1759216068 1759442400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001226592_resized_stableprocesskhs09251022.jpeg STABLE PROCESS The integrated buffer system of the KHS Innoket AutoReel ensures that there is a constant web tension between the reel magazine and labelling station, making the production process more stable 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/infrastructure-gaps-stall-recycling-2025-10-03 Lynne Davies Paper, Plastic, Packaging, Printing Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 705886 1759216068 1759442400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001226548_resized_differentdeteriorationinterwaste09251022.jpeg CONTAGION EFFECT In most cases, environment-friendly packaging enter recycling systems and, consequently, contaminate polyethylene terephthalate bales, reducing their value 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/qr-codes-digital-printing-advance-traceability-2025-10-03 Lynne Davies Paper, Plastic, Packaging, Printing Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 705888 1759218849 1759442400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001226600_resized_klausplengetetrapak09251022.jpeg KLAUS PLENGE Barcoding is a legacy system, still used in packaging, but Tetra Pak is moving beyond static codes to dynamic digital solutions. Each pack can have a unique identity, almost like its own digital DNA 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nampak-appoints-riaan-heyl-ceo-from-feb-2026-2025-09-29 Schalk Burger EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:23:00 +0200 706553 1759142686 1759141380 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001228455_resized_pepsicoceoriaanheyl0520231022.jpg Riaan Heyl 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/mondi-south-africa-transfers-ownership-of-timber-farm-to-black-owned-business-2025-09-11 Sabrina Jardim PAPER Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:46:00 +0200 705510 1757591043 1757587560 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001225497_resized_mondiensep251022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nampak-extends-rouxs-term-as-ceo-after-successor-resigns-2025-09-04 Creamer Media Reporter PACKAGING Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:13:00 +0200 705007 1756982369 1756980780 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0