WestRock misses Q4 sales estimates on waning demand WestRock has today missed Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter sales on softening retail demand for its containerboard and paper packaging goods. Business • 09 Nov 23
WestRock misses Q4 sales estimates on waning demand WestRock has today missed Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter sales on softening retail demand for its containerboard and paper packaging goods. Business • 09 Nov 23
Zeus buys JJ O'Toole as part of investment strategy Irish-owned global packaging solutions company Zeus has today announced a deal to buy JJ O'Toole, the country's oldest packaging company, for an undisclosed sum. Business • 01 Jul 22
Zeus buys JJ O'Toole as part of investment strategy Irish-owned global packaging solutions company Zeus has today announced a deal to buy JJ O'Toole, the country's oldest packaging company, for an undisclosed sum. Business • 01 Jul 22
Smurfit Kappa's Q1 profit jumps 33%, protest at AGM Smurfit Kappa said its revenue and core profit both rose by 33% year on year in the first quarter, which the boxmaker attributed to significant investment to support growing demand and ensure security of supply. Business • 29 Apr 22
Smurfit Kappa's Q1 profit jumps 33%, protest at AGM Smurfit Kappa said its revenue and core profit both rose by 33% year on year in the first quarter, which the boxmaker attributed to significant investment to support growing demand and ensure security of supply. Business • 29 Apr 22
Smurfit Kappa to open new e-commerce lab in UK Paper and packaging company Smurfit Kappa is opening a new International Safe Transfer Association (ISTA) certified lab at its e-commerce facility in Northampton in the UK. Business • 29 Jun 21
Smurfit Kappa to open new e-commerce lab in UK Paper and packaging company Smurfit Kappa is opening a new International Safe Transfer Association (ISTA) certified lab at its e-commerce facility in Northampton in the UK. Business • 29 Jun 21
Smurfit Kappa Q1 revenue up 6% on strong demand Packaging company Smurfit Kappa has reported underlying revenue growth of 6% to €2.269 billion after what it called a "remarkable" three month period to the end of March. Business • 30 Apr 21
Smurfit Kappa Q1 revenue up 6% on strong demand Packaging company Smurfit Kappa has reported underlying revenue growth of 6% to €2.269 billion after what it called a "remarkable" three month period to the end of March. Business • 30 Apr 21
Smurfit Kappa set to pay interim dividend Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has reported lower profits and revenues for the six months to the end of June but said it had decided to pay an interim dividend to shareholders. Business • 29 Jul 20
Smurfit Kappa set to pay interim dividend Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has reported lower profits and revenues for the six months to the end of June but said it had decided to pay an interim dividend to shareholders. Business • 29 Jul 20
Ardagh sees earnings rise on strong demand for glass Packaging group Ardagh has reported a rise in earnings for 2019, as it benefited from strong demand in America and Europe. Business • 20 Feb 20
Ardagh sees earnings rise on strong demand for glass Packaging group Ardagh has reported a rise in earnings for 2019, as it benefited from strong demand in America and Europe. Business • 20 Feb 20
DS Smith stocking up on spare parts ahead of Brexit Packaging products maker DS Smith said today that it had made plans for contingency stocking of spare parts as it readies for Britain's planned exit from the European Union, Business • 13 Jun 19
DS Smith stocking up on spare parts ahead of Brexit Packaging products maker DS Smith said today that it had made plans for contingency stocking of spare parts as it readies for Britain's planned exit from the European Union, Business • 13 Jun 19
Firms make promises to reduce plastic packaging A group of Irish businesses has pledged to no longer use PVC in packaging where viable alternatives exist by the end of 2020. Business • 17 Apr 19
Firms make promises to reduce plastic packaging A group of Irish businesses has pledged to no longer use PVC in packaging where viable alternatives exist by the end of 2020. Business • 17 Apr 19
North American woes lead to $94 million loss at Ardagh Glass bottle and metal container firm Ardagh recorded a net loss of $94 million last year, as it absorbed a $186 impairment charge as a result of weak performance in its North American glass packaging unit. Business • 21 Feb 19
North American woes lead to $94 million loss at Ardagh Glass bottle and metal container firm Ardagh recorded a net loss of $94 million last year, as it absorbed a $186 impairment charge as a result of weak performance in its North American glass packaging unit. Business • 21 Feb 19
Nestle pledges to make all its packaging recyclable Nestle wants to make all of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, the Swiss food giant said today, becoming the latest food company to vow to reduce plastic waste. Business • 10 Apr 18
Nestle pledges to make all its packaging recyclable Nestle wants to make all of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, the Swiss food giant said today, becoming the latest food company to vow to reduce plastic waste. Business • 10 Apr 18
Smurfit Kappa's 2016 profits rise by 9% Packaging specialist Smurfit Kappa has reported 9% growth in pre-tax profits for the year to the end of December, while the company's revenues inched 1% higher. Business • 08 Feb 17
Smurfit Kappa's 2016 profits rise by 9% Packaging specialist Smurfit Kappa has reported 9% growth in pre-tax profits for the year to the end of December, while the company's revenues inched 1% higher. Business • 08 Feb 17
Smurfit Kappa continues to see good demand Paper-based packaging group Smurfit Kappa has announced higher revenues and pre-tax profits for the first three months of the year as it was boosted by the positive impact of acquisitions. Business • 06 May 16
Smurfit Kappa continues to see good demand Paper-based packaging group Smurfit Kappa has announced higher revenues and pre-tax profits for the first three months of the year as it was boosted by the positive impact of acquisitions. Business • 06 May 16
Smurfit Kappa sees sharp rise in pre-tax profit Packaging group Smurfit Kappa has recorded a €228m pre-tax profit in the first half of 2014, up 79% on the same period of last year. Business • 30 Jul 14
Smurfit Kappa sees sharp rise in pre-tax profit Packaging group Smurfit Kappa has recorded a €228m pre-tax profit in the first half of 2014, up 79% on the same period of last year. Business • 30 Jul 14
Smurfit Kappa seeing good European conditions Packaging group Smurfit Kappa has reported a 10% increase in third quarter revenues, while operating profits rose by 9% for the three months to the end of September. Business • 06 Nov 13
Smurfit Kappa seeing good European conditions Packaging group Smurfit Kappa has reported a 10% increase in third quarter revenues, while operating profits rose by 9% for the three months to the end of September. Business • 06 Nov 13
Ardagh in exclusive talks for Verallia Packaging group Ardagh has said it has started ''exclusive negotiations'' with Compagnie de Saint-Gobain to buy from it the entire share capital of Verallia North America. Business • 14 Jan 13
Ardagh in exclusive talks for Verallia Packaging group Ardagh has said it has started ''exclusive negotiations'' with Compagnie de Saint-Gobain to buy from it the entire share capital of Verallia North America. Business • 14 Jan 13
Smurfit Kappa half yearly profits up 39% Smurfit Kappa has reported pre-tax profits of €190m for the six months to the end of June, a 39% increase on the same time last year. Business • 01 Aug 12
Smurfit Kappa half yearly profits up 39% Smurfit Kappa has reported pre-tax profits of €190m for the six months to the end of June, a 39% increase on the same time last year. Business • 01 Aug 12
