Although the packaging industries in developing markets are faring better than those in advanced and highly developed countries, such as the US and the UK, there are numerous challenges to be faced during 2016, which will probably see global growth nudging higher, a cooling Chinese economy having an impact on Africa and subdued world trade. 30 Mar 2016
Chris Logan.
Photogarpher: Hetty Zantman
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Shareholder activist Chris Logan has praised packaging group Nampak for being more transparent over the currency risks it faces in Nigeria and Angola, as well as more circumspect regarding further investments in those countries. 17 Mar 2016
Moody's outlook for the global paper and forest products industry is "stable", reflecting its expectation that operating income growth of the 46 paper companies it rates globally will be flat to modest over the next 12 to 18 months. 11 Mar 2016
In his budget speech, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan indicated sugar has officially descended into the realm of "sin". The penalty for such sin has come in the form of a sugar tax that will be introduced from April 1 next year. 3 Mar 2016
Nampak CEO Andre de Ruyter.
Photographer: Waldo Swiegers
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Packaging company Nampak expects to double the number of wine bottles it manufactures for clients such, as KWV and Nederburg, this year. 2 Mar 2016
Mpact's R350 million state-of-the-art polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling operation in Wadeville, Germiston, which produces recycled PET (rPET) plastic for food grade packaging, recently announced that its recycling process complies with European Union (EU) Food Safety Authority specifications. 17 Feb 2016
Former Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni.
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CAPE TOWN - Former South African Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni was back on familiar terrain yesterday - fielding pointed questions on currency risks when chairing the annual general meeting of Nampak. 5 Feb 2016
This multifaceted business, which ranks among the top players in South Africa's multi-billion-rand plastics packaging sector and serves a multitude of blue-chip customers, manufactures a range of packaging products for the food, beverage, personal care, homecare, pharmaceutical, agricultural and retail markets, primarily in South Africa. 4 Feb 2016
Diversified packaging maker Nampak has released the quantum of incentive share awards for eight key executives over the next three years, amounting to a tidy R36m. 7 Jan 2016
Constantia Flexibles has completed the acquisition of the South African flexibles packaging group Afripack after receiving approval from the relevant anti-trust authorities. 11 Dec 2015
Nampak's financial year ended-September was one of "mixed fortunes" for the company. 27 Nov 2015
Packaging group Nampak on Thursday said it expected its full-year earnings to show a decline as a result of "legacy" operating challenges. 13 Nov 2015
Mondi Group will buy 95% of South Korean flexible packaging company KSP and related interests, expanding its global packaging business, the international packaging and paper manufacturer said on Monday. 5 Nov 2015
Astrapak CE Robin Moore.
Photographer: Russell Roberts
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Can investors wrap up attractive longer-term returns from Bowler Metcalf (Bowcalf) and Astrapak, two of the JSE's smaller packaging companies? 2 Nov 2015
Tetra Pak Southern Africa recently won five awards in the FTASA Flexographic Print Excellence Awards 2015, including two Gold, two Silver, and one Bronze. 29 Oct 2015
Novus Holdings, previously known as the Paarl Media Group, has installed a new packaging gravure press for the production of labels and wrap-arounds at its Cape Town facility. Imported from Italy, the new press came into operation in September and forms part of the group's diversification process in expanding its print on packaging capability. 20 Oct 2015
Andre de Ruyter.
Photographer: Geoff Brown
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It takes just a hint of bad news to send a highly rated company's shares sliding. It is a reality that has seen Nampak's rating slump over 40% from a 20-year high in late 2014. 19 Oct 2015
Packaging and paper group Mondi said on Thursday its underlying operating profit surged 27% to EUR221 million in the third quarter, thanks to good performance from all business units and strong incremental contributions from packaging paper, uncoated fine paper and the South Africa division. 9 Oct 2015
CAPE TOWN - Two of the JSE's specialist packaging companies - Bowler Metcalf (Bowcalf) and Astrapak - appear to be firmly on the comeback trail. 2 Oct 2015
GZ Industries (GZI), the West African producer of aluminium beverage cans, and Golden Era Group, the South African independent packaging company, have announced a R1-billion joint venture, called Gayatri GZI Beverage Cans. 1 Oct 2015
