Sustainability

Clingfoil Rebrands as Samuel Grant Packaging Following Acquisition and Investment in Advanced Technology

Leeds, UK — Clingfoil Ltd, a prominent name in bespoke packaging solutions, has officially rebranded as Samuel Grant Packaging, marking its seamless integration into the Samuel Grant Group. The rebranding comes after Clingfoil’s acquisition by the group in 2022 and follows a significant investment in state-of-the-art film rewinding technology.

Speira is a leading European Aluminium rolling and recycling company. It comprises eleven recycling and production sites in Germany and Norway, as well as its own research and development. Speira recycles up to 650,000 tonnes of aluminium per year and produces around one million tons of advanced rolled products.

According to the business, key factors in the decision included the introduction of a new non-carbon black colour to improve recyclability, and design adjustments that improve efficiency and reduce waste during production.

Thanks to its collaboration with Berry, Diplom-Is has pioneered the use of the non-carbon black, making the plastic containers for Royal ice cream easier to recycle for the first time.

IPN, known for its popular brands Wagg, Harringtons, Barking Heads, and Meowing Heads, has been a family-run business since 1923. With a vision "to become the nation’s most sustainable, most loved home of pet nutrition brands," IPN became the first major UK pet food manufacturing business to go carbon-negative in 2020.

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The AA+ grade, under the revised Issue 6 of the BRCGS Standard for Packaging Materials, is one of the most prestigious accolades within the certification scheme. This certification not only streamlines the supplier approval process but also assists food companies in meeting BRCGS Food Standard requirements, thereby helping retailers and food manufacturers adhere to their legal obligations.

Winfried Muehling, marketing & communications director at Pro Carton, said: “Cartonboard packaging, derived from biotic wood fibres, embodies a renewable resource that aids in reducing reliance on fossil fuels. “The forest based industry, which absorb approximately 20% of EU greenhouse gases, are integral to combating climate change.

According to the latest research into the oxo-biodegradable plastics sector from Data Bridge Market Research, the global market is experiencing substantial growth, attributed to heightened environmental awareness and increased regulation. However, according to Symphony Environmental, a company at the forefront of environmental packaging technology, the report itself falls down in its analysis of the EU market.