- In June 2024, Green Bay Packaging Inc. (GBP) announced the successful acquisition of SMC Packaging Group, headquartered in Springfield, MO. Renowned for its exemplary customer service and product quality, SMC boasts a robust leadership team committed to principles of Safety, Quality, and Service, alongside fostering a culture of respect and dignity for its employees. This acquisition marks a strategic expansion of GBP's geographical footprint, aligning seamlessly with its corporate culture. GBP eagerly anticipates collaborating with SMC to drive mutual business growth
- In February 2024, SPAR Hungary introduced eco-friendly, reusable fruit and vegetable transport boxes to reduce waste and promote recycling, reinforcing the growing market trend toward sustainable packaging solutions. This initiative is expected to influence other retailers and logistics providers to adopt similar practices, boosting demand for durable and recyclable slotted box alternatives
- In October 2021, Smurfit Kappa Group completed the acquisition of Verzuolo, following the 2019 conversion of its PM9 machine into a high-capacity recycled containerboard production unit with an annual output of 661,387 tons. Strategically located near the port of Savona, this development enhances the company’s supply capabilities and supports the market’s shift toward recycled materials, strengthening the availability and cost-efficiency of slotted boxes made from sustainable inputs
