Irish Packaging and Print Directory 2026

2 Sector Overview

Lynne Connolly, Chair of The Irish Packaging Society and Managing Director of Orfix-NJB Packaging, reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing the Irish packaging industry, including how regulation, technology and innovation will shape the future.

8 Cartonboard

Fibre-based packaging is strategic infrastructure for a circular and resilient Europe, argues Winfried Mühling, Director Marketing & Communications, Pro Carton.

14 Smurfit Westrock

Smurfit Westrock celebrated a number of firsts over the course of the last year, as the Irish-headquartered group continues to set the standards for paper-based products globally.

16 Aluminium Foil

The EU PPWR represents an opportunity and also a responsibility for aluminium packaging, requiring alignment across design, collection, sorting and regulation.

21 Plastics Europe

Plastics Europe have called for the creation of a harmonised, EU-wide Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework to drive the circular economy and prevent market fragmentation.

24 Flexible Packaging

The adoption of the PPWR is a catalyst for change and innovation in Europe’s flexible packaging industry.

26 Krones

Krones have added OptiFlux membrane filtration systems from Milkron GmbH to their portfolio.

28 Circular Economy

The EU has established itself as a global frontrunner in the transition to a circular economy. After the PPWR, what will the forthcoming Circular Economy Act mean for businesses in Ireland?

32 STP Packaging

STP Packaging supply packaging materials, machinery and technical support, including one of the largest in-house printed tape facilities in Ireland.

34 Packaging Design

Patrick Llewellyn, CEO of 99designs by Vista, reveals the 10 packaging design trends for 2026 that connect with consumers and help to tell a story, with trust very much top of the agenda.

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FACING THE CHALLENGES AHEAD

Lynne Connolly, Chair of The Irish Packaging Society and Managing Director of Orfix-NJB Packaging, reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing the Irish packaging and print industry, including the reality of recycling on the island of Ireland and how regulation, technology and innovation will shape the future.

Packaging is often judged at the moment it becomes waste, but its real value lies long before that point. Packaging exists to protect, preserve, transport and present products safely and efficiently. Without it, food waste would rise, supply chains would falter, and product integrity - from pharmaceuticals to electronicswould be compromised.

In the public debate, packaging is frequently reduced to a simple question of recycling. But for those working in the sector, the picture is more complex. Packaging sits at the intersection of manufacturing, sustainability, logistics, food security and consumer behaviour. The conversation about the future of packaging must therefore extend beyond disposal and consider the full life cycle of the materials we design, manufacture and use.

Packaging also plays a critical economic role. It supports manufacturing jobs, protects product value, enables

exports, and ensures that goods reach consumers safely and efficiently. In a trading nation such as Ireland, packaging is not simply a downstream activity; it is an integral part of the supply chain.

1. GEOPOLITICS,

INFLATION AND THE “ROCKET AND FEATHER” EFFECT

The packaging sector continues to operate in a volatile global environment. Ongoing geopolitical tensions, energy price instability, and disrupted supply chains continue to influence raw material costs.

Recent global events have reinforced just how exposed the packaging sector is to upstream disruption, with conflict impacting petrochemical supply chains and driving sharp increases in plastic resin costs almost overnight.

Those in manufacturing recognise a familiar dynamic: prices rise like a rocket but fall like a feather. Resin, paper and aluminium markets react rapidly to disruption but take

far longer to stabilise. For converters and manufacturers, this volatility creates a difficult balancing act between absorbing cost increases and protecting margins, while supporting customers who themselves are under pressure.

These economic realities are playing out at a time when the industry is simultaneously being asked to redesign materials, reduce waste and invest in new recycling systems. Packaging companies are therefore navigating both economic and environmental transformation at the same time.

The loss of life and the humanitarian consequences of global conflicts must always remain the primary concern, but the knock-on effects are felt deeply across manufacturing industries. Energy costs, transport disruptions, and raw material shortages inevitably influence the price of packaging and, ultimately, the price of everyday goods.

2. REGULATION RESHAPING THE INDUSTRY: PPWR AND EUDR Regulation will play a defining role in shaping the next decade of packaging.

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) represents one of the most significant legislative shifts the industry has seen in decades. Once fully implemented, it will affect packaging design, recycled content requirements, reuse systems, and waste reduction targets across every member state.

The goal is to create a circular approach, where packaging contributes minimally to the creation of waste, leverages circularity to the maximum, and minimises the need for virgin materials. A useful guide from Repak can be found at here: repak.ie/images/uploads/ downloads/25037_ Members_ Packaing___Waste_Guide_2025_ v4.pdf

In February 2025, the regulation officially came into force, with an 18-month transition period. The legislation is long and complex but one of the main highlights is that by 2030, all packaging placed on the EU market must be recyclable in practice and at scale. Also by 2030, mandatory recycled content targets begin applying to certain plastic packaging formats. Five years later, by 2035, there will be higher recyclability performance grades required for many packaging categories.

One positive outcome of PPWR may be the pressure it places on R&D teams across the globe to rethink packaging design. History shows innovation often accelerates under constraint - Napoleon’s challenge to preserve food for his armies ultimately led to the invention of the tin can.

Packaging innovation today is already remarkable. For example, a nine-layer barrier film will allow a side of beef to stay fresh for over 90 days while travelling thousands of kilometres across the globe, significantly reducing food waste, one of the biggest environmental impacts in the supply chain.

The next challenge is whether these high-performance materials can become fully recyclable by 2030, as PPWR requires. And even if they can, will the systems exist to capture and recycle packs that are often contaminated with food?

Material innovation will matter, but so will collection systems, consumer behaviour, and real recycling infrastructure. Given the worrying trend of recycling plant closures across Europe, we have our work cut out for us. The industry has solved complex problems before; the next test is whether we can do so across the entire system, from design to disposal.

Alongside PPWR, companies are also navigating compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

The goal is to stop illegal deforestation and ensure that EU companies are not adding to the problem. It applies to importing into the EU, domestically within the EU, and exporting from the EU. In terms of packaging, the focus will be on wood and paperderived products. However, the EUDR covers seven commodities (cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soya, and wood), as well as many derived products, such as paperboard, meat products, leather, chocolate, coffee etc.

If it is relevant to your business, you will already be too familiar with the due diligence statements required under the EUDR, the process by which companies must demonstrate that products placed on the EU market are deforestation free and traceable back to the plot of land where the raw material was produced.

There is an interesting historical irony in the growing shift from plastic to paper packaging. The modern plastic shopping bag was originally developed in the 1960s with the aim of reducing pressure on forests by replacing paper bags and saving trees. Today, with deforestation once again at the centre of policy discussions, the industry finds itself navigating another major shift in how materials are sourced, verified and ultimately brought to market.

3. REAL RECYCLING ON THE ISLAND OF IRELAND Encouragingly, the conversation around recycling is beginning to move from aspiration to reality on the island

Designing for recycling is becoming a practical discipline rather than a theoretical one.

of Ireland, but it is not without its challenges.

Glass recycling provides one of the strongest examples. Ireland has some of the highest glass recycling rates in the world, supported by a nationwide network of bottle banks that has existed for decades. The system is simple, visible and familiar to communities across the country. It shows that when infrastructure and public participation align, recycling works. Where there is a will, there is a way.

Facilities such as Encirc Glass in County Fermanagh demonstrate what functioning circular systems can look like in practice. Encirc operates one of Europe’s most advanced glass recycling and remelting operations, producing new bottles using high levels of recycled cullet and returning material directly back into the supply chain.

The introduction of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme has also rapidly increased collection rates for aluminium cans and PET bottles, demonstrating that well-designed systems can significantly improve recycling performance.

At the same time, investment in plastic recycling infrastructure is growing. Companies such as Shabra Plastics Recycling and Novelplast are expanding Ireland’s capacity to recycle plastics, including flexible materials,

while improved sorting at material recovery facilities is helping recover higher quality recyclate.

Real recycling requires more than consumer participation. It requires functioning infrastructure, viable end markets for recycled materials and economic incentives that make circular systems sustainable. Recycling must be a shared activity, with consequences and rewards that are visible and economically viable for everyone in the chain.

4. TECHNOLOGY FOR THE PLANET

Technology is also reshaping the sustainability conversation within packaging.

Digitalisation and automation are improving manufacturing efficiency and reducing waste across packaging production lines. Direct printing technologies are reducing the need for secondary labels and additional materials, while smart automation systems are helping manufacturers optimise yield and minimise downtime.

Airless dispensing systems and improved barrier technologies are extending product shelf life and improving product evacuation rates, reducing product waste, which often has a far greater environmental

The conversation about the future of packaging must extend beyond disposal and consider the full life cycle of the materials we design, manufacture and use.

Digitalisation and automation are improving manufacturing efficiency and reducing waste across packaging production lines.

Packaging sits at the intersection of manufacturing, sustainability, logistics, food security and consumer behaviour.

footprint than the packaging itself.

Across the machinery sector, advanced sensors, digital monitoring, and predictive maintenance are helping packaging lines run more efficiently and consistently.

5. DESIGNING FOR RECYCLING

Material innovation continues at pace. Paper-isation is expanding into categories traditionally dominated by plastics, while barrier coatings and hybrid materials are improving recyclability and performance.

At the same time, many plastic formats are being redesigned rather than replaced, using mono-material structures that maintain performance while improving recyclability.

Designing for recycling is becoming a practical discipline rather than a theoretical one. Have you ever been to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)? It is well worth a visit. Once you have seen the reality of high-speed sorting lines, it becomes very difficult to erase that virtual sorting journey from your mind when designing packaging ever again.

Understanding how packaging behaves once it enters the waste

stream is increasingly influencing design decisions across the industry.

6. BEYOND FOOD: SECURITY, PROTECTION AND PURPOSE

While food packaging often dominates public discussion, packaging plays a critical role across many sectors of the economy.

Security packaging, tamper- evident systems, and specialist cash-handling packaging form an important part of financial and logistics infrastructure. Pharmaceutical packaging protects sensitive medicines, while industrial packaging protects high-value components moving through global supply chains.

These applications remind us that packaging’s primary purpose is protection and trust. Sustainability must work alongside that function, not compromise it.

CONCLUSION

Packaging will remain central to modern economies. It protects products, prevents waste, and enables global trade.

The challenge ahead is not simply to remove materials, but to design

smarter systems, systems where packaging performs its essential function while operating within truly circular material flows.

If regulation, technology and infrastructure develop together, the packaging sector can continue to innovate while meeting society’s growing expectations for sustainability.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Lynne

Connolly FCA is Managing Director of Orfix-NJB Packaging and Chair of The Irish Packaging Society (TIPS). The company supplies packaging solutions to the food and manufacturing sectors across Ireland and the UK and is part of the Orfix International group, a global manufacturer specialising in highperformance packaging, including security packaging, cash bags and specialist industrial films.

A Chartered Accountant by background, Lynne has over a decade of experience in the packaging industry and holds a Certificate in Packaging Design & Innovation for a Circular Economy, reflecting her interest in practical and sustainable packaging solutions.

EUROPE’S CARTONBOARD INDUSTRY AT A STRATEGIC CROSSROADS

Fibre-based packaging is strategic infrastructure for a circular and resilient Europe, argues Winfried Mühling, Director Marketing & Communications, Pro Carton.

Packaging used to be seen as a supporting element, something that was functional. Today it has become a defining one. In a Europe that is reshaping its energy system, strengthening its industrial base, and tightening climate regulation, packaging decisions now carry strategic weight. They influence emissions, regulatory compliance, supply security and brand loyalty, all at the same time.

Consumers no longer separate product and packaging. They see both as one. If packaging is perceived as wasteful or non-recyclable, trust in the brand suffers. However, if packaging is credible, recyclable, functional and clearly communicated, it reinforces confidence and strengthens loyalty. This change in perception has turned packaging into a board-level topic, most critical for the success of new product launches.

Within this evolving landscape, the European cartonboard and folding carton industry is well positioned. It is built on renewable raw materials and operates circular systems that already function at scale. The industry continues to invest in measurable carbon reduction and it remains deeply rooted in Europe’s industrial structure. While other packaging substrates discover “circularity”, we have been living it with every folding carton delivered to any of our customers.

FROM GLOBAL EFFICIENCY TO REGIONAL RESILIENCE

For many years, industrial strategy was driven mainly by cost efficiency. Raw materials were sourced globally and long and complex supply chains were normal. Fossil-based materials were widely used, and the system was optimised for price and scale. Resilience was rarely part of the conversation.

Winfried Mühling, Director Marketing & Communications, Pro Carton.

Recent years have changed this thinking. Pandemic-related disruption, growing geopolitical tensions, regulatory requirements, and energy price volatility, have shown how vulnerable global systems can be. Reliability and regional strength are now increasingly seen as strategic advantages. Companies and industries that can operate closer to home and maintain secure supply chains are better positioned to absorb shocks and sustain growth.

The cartonboard value chain fits naturally into this new reality. Fibre is sourced from sustainably managed European forests. Cartonboard is produced in European mills and folding cartons are converted close to end markets. Well established collection and recycling systems operate across Europe, ensuring materials remain in circulation rather than being lost to waste.

This structure reduces dependence on imported fossil materials and longdistance supply routes. It keeps value creation within Europe and supports technical expertise and regional employment. It also strengthens resilience, without isolating Europe from global markets. It has all it takes to establish a true success model of resilient European value creation.

A RENEWABLE AND GROWING RESOURCE BASE

Cartonboard starts with wood fibre sourced from European forests. These forests are responsibly managed and growing. Over the past 15 years,

forest area in Europe has increased by around 59,000 km². Sustainable forest management ensures that forest growth exceeds harvest levels, while biodiversity and soil quality are actively protected. This helps strengthen the reliability of fibre as a renewable raw material.

Wood also plays a role in the carbon cycle. As trees grow, they absorb and store carbon. Fibre-based packaging keeps carbon locked into material use for as long as possible. Cartonboard fibres can be recycled more than 25 times before final energy recovery, extending material value across multiple life cycles. This creates a regenerative system that stands in clear contrast to fossil-based materials, which rely on finite and mostly imported resources.

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) further strengthens transparency and traceability across supply chains. For fibre-based

packaging, responsible sourcing is already standard practice. In this context, regulation reinforces existing commitments and enhances credibility with regulators and consumers.

MEASURABLE CARBON REDUCTION

Sustainability claims only have value when they are supported by data. The Carbon Footprint Study 2025 provides measurable evidence of progress across the folding carton value chain. Between 2021 and 2024, the fossil carbon footprint of folding cartons decreased from 929 kg CO2e per tonne to 854 kg CO2e per tonne. This represents an 8% reduction achieved within four years.

These results are based on real investments and operational changes. The use of low-carbon electricity has increased significantly, while the share of fossil fuels in mills has continued to decline. Biofuels and efficiency measures have been introduced across operations, translating climate action into measurable outcomes.

The emissions profile is also well understood. Around 73% of fossil emissions originate from cartonboard production. Approximately 21% comes from converting processes and about 6% from transport. This level of transparency allows improvement to be targeted where they have the greatest impact. It also demonstrates a serious approach to addressing emissions reduction at the source.

When the full lifecycle is taken into account, the fossil carbon footprint decreases further. This provides brand

owners with robust and reliable data for Scope 3 reporting and strengthens the credibility of sustainability communication.

CIRCULARITY THAT HAS WORKED AT SCALE FOR DECADES

Paper and carton packaging achieves a recycling rate of 87% in Europe, with the industry aiming to reach 90% by 2030. This places fibre-based packaging among the most circular material streams in the packaging sector. It’s a mature model that has delivered results consistently and at scale for years.

This success is built on practical foundations. Collection systems are well established, recycling technologies are mature and consumers broadly understand how to dispose of fibre-based packaging correctly. The system works because it is simple and integrated into everyday life. There is no need for complex changes in behaviour or a specialised infrastructure.

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has become the central framework shaping packaging sustainability in Europe. Its implementation determines whether Europe’s circular economy ambitions translate into practical, effective outcomes across Member States and materials streams.

In this context, the PPWR should build on existing successes rather than redesign them. Regulation is most effective when it strengthens high-performing systems and accelerates what already works. Creating parallel or competing structures risks undermining established circular flows.

For this to work, implementation must be harmonised across Member States. Diverging national rules create confusion and inefficiency. They create complexity for businesses and weaken the efficiency of existing collection and recycling systems. Clear and consistent implementation across Europe strengthens performance and reinforces both industry and consumer trust.

CONSUMERS THINK ABOUT END-OF-LIFE AT THE SHELF

The European Consumer Packaging Perceptions Survey 2026 shows clearly that packaging influences purchasing behaviour. 85% of consumers say they consider climate impact at least sometimes when buying packaged goods. This confirms that sustainability has become a mainstream expectation.

Younger consumers, in particular, actively think about end-of-life at the point of sale. They assess recyclability and material choice as part of their purchasing decision. Packaging is evaluated as an integral part of the product’s sustainability profile.

This is reflected in strong material preferences. 84% of consumers say they prefer cartonboard over plastic packaging. 87% trust paper and cartonboard most when it comes to recyclability. Nearly two-thirds identify ease of recycling as the most important packaging feature, ahead of any functional packaging requirement like ease of opening or resealability.

These perceptions translate directly into market behaviour. More than half of consumers report having

The Finnish MM Kotkamills mill specialises in virgin fibre cartonboard (FBB) for food service and other demanding applications, as well as saturating kraft paper (SKP) for high pressure laminates.

The Carbon Footprint Study 2025 provides measurable evidence of progress across the folding carton value chain.

switched brands due to packaging concerns, with 53% doing so because packaging was not recyclable. These figures demonstrate that packaging choices directly influence customer retention and repurchases. It is about providing the experience even before touching the product that makes a difference.

CARTONBOARD AS A RISK MINIMISER FOR BRAND OWNERS AND RETAILERS

For brand owners and retailers, packaging has become a strategic risk factor. Regulatory pressure is increasing. Consumer scrutiny is intensifying and public expectations around sustainability continue to rise. Together, these pressures make packaging a reputational and commercial choice.

Cartonboard helps to reduce several of these risks simultaneously. It is widely trusted by consumers and fits into established recycling systems. It also aligns with PPWR objectives and supports sourcing transparency under the EUDR, offering reliable carbon data for sustainability and Scope 3 reporting.

At the same time, cartonboard meets functional and commercial requirements. It protects products effectively, performs well in logistics, offers strong print quality and shelf visibility, and can be adapted to complex design requirements. Sustainability does not come at the expense of performance.

Cartonboard and folding carton producers increasingly collaborate with OEM suppliers to develop new materials, to allow deployment of cartonboard in ever more product categories. In the coming years, fibre-based packaging will provide an environmentally protective alternative in new applications. This will ultimately reduce reliance on fossilbased materials, while maintaining product performance and compliance.

When consumers actively evaluate end-of-life at the shelf, packaging becomes part of the brand promise. Choosing fibre-based solutions supports that promise and strengthens long-term brand resilience.

JOBS, SKILLS AND EUROPEAN VALUE CREATION

The fibre-based packaging industry supports more than 360K skilled jobs across Europe. Its value chain spans sustainably managed forestry, pulp and paper production, cartonboard manufacturing, converting plants and recycling facilities, creating employment across regions and different skill levels in both urban and rural environments, providing meaningful and forward looking jobs, protecting our planet.

These are long-term industrial investments. Mills operate for decades and require continuous modernisation. Converting plants anchor regional economies and support local supply chains, while creating opportunities for apprenticeships, training and engineering careers. By nurturing technical expertise and innovation, the sector ensures that Europe remains a leader in sustainable manufacturing and packaging solutions.

A circular economy does not mean shrinking industry; it means continuously modernising it. Fibre-based packaging demonstrates that decarbonisation and industrial strength can move forward together, supporting climate goals while sustaining jobs, skill and value creation in Europe. Building a strong European bio-economy strengthens resilience and can work as an export model to other countries and regions.

POLICY MUST SUPPORT THE INDUSTRY

Europe’s climate and circular economy ambitions are necessary and widely supported by our industry. Regulation, such as PPWR and EUDR, plays an important role in setting

Paper and carton packaging achieves a recycling rate of 87% in Europe, with the industry aiming to reach 90% by 2030.

direction and ensuring accountability. However, legislation must support industrial solutions that are already delivering measurable progress. Regulation has to serve the business and not the other way round.

Effective policy should provide clarity, harmonisation and long-term predictability. It should avoid unnecessary administrative burdens and recognise high-performing circular systems as a foundation to build upon, with further investment.

Ultimately, regulation must serve the dual objective of strengthening Europe’s industrial base, while advancing sustainability. When policy supports functioning circular models, both society and industry benefit. When policy creates fragmentation or excessive complexity, progress slows and confidence erodes.

A PERSONAL REFLECTION

After more than 30 years in the packaging industry, I am proud to be part of the fibre-based sector. It has given me the opportunity to work with customers and colleagues in 10 different countries across three continents. I experienced first-hand the diversity of markets, cultures and approaches to sustainability.

I spent many years in frontline sales, where I experienced firsthand how co-operation, technical expertise, and long-

term commitment turn concepts into successful products. Those experiences shaped my conviction about what makes our industry innovative, resilient, and ready for shaping Europe’s future.

Behind every package are people, foresters, engineers, designers, factory workers and logistics teams, who are dedicated to making circularity possible. There is something deeply meaningful for me about walking into a supermarket in Berlin, Bangkok, Manila or Melbourne and still seeing packages on the shelves that we launched together with local customers two or three decades ago. Those packages represent trust, durability and shared achievement.

They remind me that our industry builds solutions that last.

EUROPEAN. CIRCULAR. RESILIENT.

Europe’s cartonboard and folding carton industry combines renewable resources, measurable carbon reduction, high recycling rates and strong consumer trust. It creates skilled employment, supports regional economies and strengthens industrial resilience.

It is renewable by nature, circular by design, regional by structure, and resilient by performance. This is an industry that delivers results and one that Europe can confidently build its future on.

PACKAGING DESIGN VISIONARIES

The annual European Carton Excellence Awards (ECEA), hosted by Pro Carton and the European Carton Makers Association, celebrate innovation in fibre-based packaging design across the continent.

The 2025 Awards saw the Carton of the Year award presented to carton converter Van Genechten Packaging and cartonboard manufacturer Metsä Board, whose Lumene 24 Nordic Beauty Secrets Advent Calendar, reimagines the traditional Advent Wreath as a hexagonal tray with 24 spiral-arranged puzzle boxes of varying heights for Lumene cosmetic treats. The innovative design features mono-material, FSC-certified construction made entirely from cartonboard, flat-pack delivery for reduced transport emissions, and Nordic-inspired graphics enhanced with translucent holographic foil and 3D embossing, while maintaining full recyclability.

Receiving the Innovation Award, carton converter and cartonboard manufacturer Graphic Packaging International created the Leffe Beer Multipack featuring groundbreaking Two-Piece Technology to hold 20x 330ml glass bottles. This packaging breakthrough eliminates plastic-reinforced handles in favour of an alternative made from renewable wood-based fibre, with up to 30% recycled cartonboard. The design features an independently reinforced handle that maintains durability while using minimal material, runs efficiently on existing machinery, and delivers superior comfort for carrying. The design also features a detachable barcode to assist the checkout experience for consumers.

Securing the Sustainability Award, carton converter Lucaprint S.p.A. and cartonboard manufacturer Stora Enso developed a fully cartonboard packaging solution for Claber's Lancia Pro 8535 hose nozzle. Eliminating plastic and replacing the previous mixed-material format, this innovative mono-material pack reduces packaging volume by 50%. It features integrated locking systems engineered directly into the cartonboard for product stability, maintaining maximum product visibility for a strong shelf impact. Designing bespoke locking mechanisms for each uniquely dimensioned product, while ensuring compatibility with automated production processes, was a challenge. However, the result is a cohesive and recognisable design that is easily identifiable across the entire product range.

Other winners included the Neuhaus Easter Filled Figures created by Ducajuo and carton manufactured by Holmen Paper and Board, while the Confectionery Award went to carton converter MM Packaging Polska and cartonboard manufacturer Stora Enso for their innovative Milka Advent Calendar design. Smurfit Westrock and cartonboard manufacturer Holmen Board and Paper won the Beverages Award with their Hine Ball Cognac packaging. Van Genechten Packaging proved their versatility by securing two food category wins, partnering with cartonboard manufacturer RDM Group for the Ambient Food Award with the recycled material Cassegrain Pack 3x1/2 multi-pack that securely packages an upright 3-can bundle. The converter also collaborated with cartonboard manufacturer Stora Enso to claim the Chilled & Frozen Food Award for the Pavé D’Affinois Mini l'Original 4x30gr packaging, showcasing a sustainable switch to fibre-based packaging from the previous multi-material formats used to package mini cheese.

Smurfit WestRock were also winners of the General Packaging Award, alongside carton converter Cosack GmbH & Co. KG Druck + Verpackung, demonstrating effective product presentation and protection for the Friedr. Herder Abr. Sohn GmbH Vegetable Knife packaging.

SMURFIT WESTROCK:

Pushing The Boundaries of Paper

Smurfit Westrock celebrated a number of firsts over the course of the last year, as the Irish headquartered group continues to set the standards for paper-based products globally.

With its recent merger in its infancy, Smurfit Westrock has consolidated its position as a global leader in the packaging industry. The Irish-headquartered group continues to push the boundaries of paper products.

Operating at remarkable scale, Smurfit Westrock supports a broad range of industries, managing approximately 120,000 hectares of forests and plantations worldwide and producing more than 200 billion square feet of corrugated packaging annually. Maintaining an organisation, a living machine, of this scale, is only possible through a commitment to being best in class.

NEW HORIZONS

The cumulation of this has been several firsts for Smurfit Westrock. CEO Tony Smurfit cut the ribbon at the innovative Horizon plant in November 2025. The plant is the first of its kind in adherence and clinical packaging and will provide solutions for clinical trials and regulated pharmaceutical packaging.

The €40 million investment sets a benchmark within the industry, unifying design and manufacturing with a global clinical and patient focus. The move is indicative of evolving roles in pharmaceutical packaging, with Smurfit Westrock progressing further towards a full-service framework.

“We are immensely proud of this groundbreaking and beautifully designed new plant,” said Tony Smurfit, CEO, Smurfit Westrock. “The packaging solutions which are designed and manufactured here will contribute significantly to the next generation of life-saving medicines.”

The Horizon plant represents a step forward for both Smurfit Westrock and the Irish pharmaceutical industry at the fore of global healthcare.

SUSTAINABLE

GOALS AND INNOVATIONS

Innovation has not been limited to capital investments. Smurfit Westrock Roermond (Netherlands) produces 660,000 tonnes of paper from recycled material annually. Partnering with Voith, the plant redesigned their press, developing the first shoe press in the paper industry. Consequently, steam usage has been reduced by 7,500 tonnes and carbon emissions by 1,000 tonnes annually. Bolstering this are plans to electrify and further reduce emissions by constructing two electric boilers and improving the grid to reach 72MW.

Sustainable business practices are central to strategy and operations at Smurfit Westrock. Since 2005, relative CO2 emissions at mills are down 44%, with Smurfit Westrock forestry also storing around nine million tonnes of CO2

Smurfit Westrock Roermond in the Netherlands produces 660,000 tonnes of paper from recycled material annually.

STRENGTH IN COMMUNITY

Employing over 100,00 people, Smurfit Westrock plays a role in communities worldwide. The Burgos (Spain) site supported their city’s application to be European Capital of

Culture 2031, with Smurfit Westrock donating 3,000 boxes as artist Olivier Grossetête and hundreds of locals built a replica of the Cathedral of Burgos.

Westrock donated 3,000 boxes as artist Olivier Grossetête built a corrugated replica of the Cathedral of Burgos.

Staff have driven community efforts too, with four employees taking part in the Open Your Heart initiative. This entailed cycling 4,000km to 24 sites across Ireland and the UK. €77,000 was raised for UNICEF through their efforts and those who joined them along their journey.

Smurfit Westrock was a Gold Partner for the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. Joshua Corbett of St Mary’s CBS (Portlaoise) won the Individual Runner Up award and The Smurfit Westrock Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Award for research in identifying nanocarriers which deliver drugs to treat brain cancer and developing AI which can enhance formulations.

The Open Your Heart cyclists are welcomed to Smurfit Westrock Connaught (Galway).

SMURFIT WESTROCK CREATES RETAIL STORE MADE ENTIRELY FROM CARDBOARD

Smurfit Westrock recently joined forces with Spanish fashion brand Ecoalf to create a store made from 100% paper and cardboard.

Ecoalf specialises in turning materials such as plastic bottles, rejected industrial cotton and discarded fishing nets into clothing. The brand tasked Smurfit Westrock, which also has circularity at its core, to create a permanent retail store as inherently sustainable as the products on sale.

The beautifully designed new shop, which is located in San Sebastián, Spain, features fully recyclable kraft paper walls and corrugated furniture produced in the Smurfit Westrock Sorpel and Cordovilla plants. It also runs on electricity from renewable energy sources.

“We are very proud to open our first store built entirely from paper and cardboard. At Ecoalf, we work every day to minimise our impact on the planet, not only through the garments we design, but also through the spaces we create,” said Javier Goyeneche, Founder and President of Ecoalf. “We want everyone who enters the store to experience the design and quality of the products, but also our philosophy. None of this would have been possible without our partner Smurfit Westrock, who shares our firm belief that doing things differently is possible."

“This new store illustrates our joint commitment to the circular economy. Creating it completely from natural resources demonstrates that it is possible to combine functionality, sustainability and aesthetics to enhance the customer experience,” added Ignacio Sevillano, CEO of Smurfit Westrock Spain, Portugal and Morocco.

“We share with Ecoalf the key principles of recycling and waste reduction that promote conscious and responsible consumption.”

DESIGNING CIRCULARITY: Strengthening Aluminium Packaging from Concept to Recycling Reality

The European packaging industry is entering a decisive implementation phase. With the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introducing binding recyclability requirements and the concept of “recycled at scale” from 2030 onwards, sustainability in packaging is no longer primarily about strategic positioning; it is about operational readiness.

For aluminium packaging, this regulatory shift represents both an opportunity and a responsibility. Aluminium is widely recognised as a permanently recyclable material with strong intrinsic circular properties. Yet

achieving high recycling performance across all packaging formats requires more than favourable material characteristics. It requires alignment between design, collection systems, sorting infrastructure and regulatory frameworks.

Two recent European initiatives demonstrate how the aluminium packaging sector is addressing this challenge in a co-ordinated and forward-looking manner: the publication of the Design for Recyclability Guidelines and Recyclability Assessment for Packaging containing Aluminium, and the launch of the Recycling Alliance for Small

Aluminium Packaging - re-alu - under the umbrella of AMS Europe e.V. Together, they connect the beginning and the end of the packaging life-cycle and create a more coherent framework for circular aluminium solutions.

ALUMINIUM PACKAGING IN A CHANGING REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT

Aluminium plays a vital role in modern packaging. Its light-weight, mechanical stability and excellent barrier performance against oxygen, moisture and light make it indispensable in numerous applications. From semirigid trays and coffee capsules to pharmaceutical blister packs, dairy

lids, confectionery foils and flexible laminate structures, aluminium ensures product protection, hygiene and extended shelf life.

From a materials perspective, aluminium offers a unique advantage: it can be recycled infinitely. This characteristic underpins its strong circular economy credentials. In many European countries, aluminium beverage cans already achieve high recycling rates, supported by wellestablished collection systems and the rapid expansion of Deposit-Return Schemes (DRS).

However, while beverage cans have become a flagship example of effective material recovery, smaller aluminium packaging formats have not yet reached comparable performance levels across Europe. Items such as coffee capsules, thin foils, small trays or aluminium closures are technically recyclable and detectable in modern sorting facilities. Nevertheless, variations in collection systems, plant configurations and consumer behaviour mean that a significant share

Aluminium is widely recognised as a permanently recyclable material with strong intrinsic circular properties.

From a materials perspective, aluminium offers a unique advantage: it can be recycled infinitely.

of these items is still lost in residual waste streams.

At the same time, the PPWR introduces a new benchmark: packaging must not only be theoretically recyclable, but demonstrably recycled at scale under realworld conditions. This raises the bar for both design and end-of-life management.

DESIGN FOR RECYCLABILITY: CREATING CLARITY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE VALUE CHAIN

Circularity starts with design. Recognising this, the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), together with European Aluminium, the Aluminium Closures Group, Metal Packaging Europe, etma and Aerobal, has developed and published the Design for Recyclability Guidelines and Recyclability Assessment for Packaging containing Aluminium (see www.alufoil. org/d4r-guidelines).

The guidelines provide a scientifically robust and transparent framework for assessing the recyclability of aluminium packaging in alignment with the PPWR. They are primarily addressed to packaging

While coffee capsules are technically recyclable and detectable in modern sorting facilities, variations in collection systems, plant configurations and consumer behaviour mean that a significant amount of them are still lost in residual waste streams.

designers and brand owners, but also serve legislators, compliance schemes and technical experts involved in defining recyclability methodologies.

Importantly, the guidelines do not rely on theoretical assumptions. They apply state-of-the-art collection, sorting and reprocessing infrastructure at the highest Technology Readiness Level currently available in Europe. This ensures that recyclability assessments reflect operational reality rather than laboratory conditions.

The framework covers packaging predominantly made of aluminium - such as semi-rigid containers, coffee capsules or alu/alu blister packs - as well as formats in which aluminium represents a smaller but functionally essential component, for example as a barrier layer in flexible pouches or beverage cartons.

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduces binding recyclability requirements and the concept of “recycled at scale” from 2030 onwards.

While aluminium as a material is widely regarded as highly recyclable, the recyclability of aluminium-containing packaging depends on specific design parameters. Material combinations, coatings, adhesives, ink systems, size, thickness and detectability all influence how effectively a packaging item can be captured, sorted and reprocessed. The guidelines provide practical orientation on how these parameters interact with existing recycling technologies and where optimisation is possible.

This structured approach creates greater transparency across the value chain. Designers gain clearer criteria for compliance with future regulatory requirements. Policymakers and EPR systems benefit from a harmonised technical reference. Recyclers obtain better predictability regarding incoming material streams.

In essence, the Design for Recyclability Guidelines translate regulatory ambition into actionable technical guidance.

Aluminium plays a vital role in modern packaging for pharmaceutical blister packs.

RE-ALU:

TURNING RECYCLING POTENTIAL INTO MEASURABLE PERFORMANCE

If the guidelines strengthen circularity at the design stage, the newly established Recycling Alliance for Small Aluminium Packaging — re-alu (www.re-alu.org), focuses on improving recycling performance at the end of the product life cycle.

Launched in March 2026 under the umbrella of AMS Europe e.V., re-alu brings together companies from across the aluminium packaging value chain. Its objective is clear: to increase the recycling rate of small aluminium packaging in Europe to at least 55% by 2035 and to ensure compliance with the PPWR’s recycled-at-scale criteria.

Small aluminium packaging includes formats such as coffee capsules, confectionery foils, cheese wraps, dairy lids and small trays. Although these items are lightweight and often represent a relatively small share of total packaging mass, they are composed of a high-value material that can be efficiently recycled if properly captured and sorted.

Technically, modern sorting plants are capable of recovering small aluminium items through eddy current separation systems. However, collection infrastructure, plant settings, and economic incentives are not yet consistently aligned across Europe. As a result, recovery rates vary significantly between Member States.

The expansion of Deposit-Return Schemes for beverage cans is also changing the composition of aluminium flows in sorting facilities. As cans are increasingly collected separately, small aluminium packaging will account for a larger relative share of the aluminium fraction in mixed waste streams. This development creates a strategic opportunity to optimise sorting processes specifically for small formats.

re-alu addresses these structural changes through coordinated action. One of its key activities in 2026 will be the update of a comprehensive technical study on optimal sorting models for aluminium packaging. The study will assess economic feasibility, plant size considerations, and implementation pathways across different national contexts. By providing data-driven recommendations, the initiative aims to support waste management operators and public authorities in enhancing recovery rates under realistic conditions. Beyond technical optimisation, re-alu also contributes to discussions on Extended Producer Responsibility. As

The EAFA recently published Design for Recyclability Guidelines and Recyclability Assessment for Packaging containing Aluminium.

Alufoil has long been a staple of confectionery packaging across Europe.

eco-modulation schemes become more detailed, it is essential that recyclability assessments and fee structures reflect actual technical performance. A transparent evidence base is, therefore, crucial to ensure proportionate and fair treatment of small aluminium packaging within EPR systems. The platform is open to additional stakeholders who wish to contribute to a co-ordinated European effort. By fostering collaboration rather than isolated measures, re-alu strengthens the systemic dimension of circularity.

CONNECTING DESIGN AND END-OF-LIFE

What makes these two projects particularly significant is their complementarity. Design for Recyclability establishes the technical preconditions for circular packaging. re-alu

ensures that these design efforts translate into measurable recycling outcomes.

Circularity cannot be achieved through design alone, nor through infrastructure alone. Packaging that is optimised for recycling must encounter collection and sorting systems capable of capturing it effectively. Conversely, infrastructure improvements are most effective when packaging design supports detectability and material recovery.

By addressing both dimensions simultaneously, the aluminium packaging sector demonstrates a holistic approach to compliance with the PPWR. Rather than reacting defensively to regulatory pressure, the industry is proactively shaping implementation pathways.

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PACKAGING SECTOR

For packaging professionals across Europe, including markets such as Ireland with rapidly evolving waste management systems, these developments underline the importance of early alignment.

The PPWR’s 2030 deadline leaves limited room for incremental adjustments. Packaging placed on the market in the coming years must already anticipate future recyclability criteria. Integrating scientifically grounded design guidance reduces the risk of costly redesign cycles and regulatory uncertainty.

At the same time, strengthening the recovery of small aluminium packaging enhances resource efficiency and reinforces Europe’s secondary raw material base.

Aluminium’s high intrinsic value and established recycling markets mean that every additional tonne captured contributes to both environmental performance and economic resilience.

The combined focus on design excellence and infrastructure optimisation also sends a broader signal. Sustainable packaging is no longer defined solely by material selection. It is defined by system performance.

A CO-ORDINATED PATH FORWARD

The transition to a circular packaging economy requires co-ordinated action across the entire value chain. Raw material producers, converters, brand owners, recyclers and policymakers must operate within a shared technical understanding of recyclability and performance metrics.

With the Design for Recyclability Guidelines and the launch of re-alu, the European aluminium packaging sector has taken important steps in this direction. By linking regulatory alignment with practical implementation measures, it reinforces aluminium’s role as a durable, functional and circular packaging material.

As Europe moves closer to the PPWR milestones, the focus will increasingly shift from ambition to verification. The success of circular packaging will ultimately be measured not by declarations, but by demonstrable recycling outcomes. Through co-ordinated initiatives that address both design and end-of-life performance, aluminium packaging is positioning itself to meet this challenge with clarity and credibility.

While aluminium as a material is widely regarded as highly recyclable, the recyclability of aluminium-containing packaging depends on specific design parameters.

PLASTICS EUROPE CALLS FOR HARMONISED EPR FRAMEWORK

Plastics Europe have urged the creation of a harmonised, EU-wide Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework to drive the circular economy and prevent market fragmentation.

Plastics Europe have called for incentives across Europe to accelerate the uptake of recycled plastics, ensuring technology neutrality and stimulating demand for secondary raw materials, as part of a harmonised EPR framework across the EU. These measures should complement existing incentives supporting the uptake of recyclable plastics.

Harmonisation must also cover EPR financing, registration, and reporting requirements to cut administrative burdens and deliver a level playing field across Member States.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes play a pivotal role in driving a circular economy by ensuring producers take accountability for the end-of-life management of finished products placed on the European market. These schemes secure funding for critical processes such as separate collection, transport, sorting, and recycling.

A harmonised EU approach to EPR is essential to avoid fragmentation and protect the Single Market. EPR systems should also make access to recycled materials simple and less bureaucratic, boosting their use in new products and contributing to a more circular economy, while reducing landfilling and incineration, which results in both the loss of valuable materials and increased environmental impact.

Plastics Europe argue that the proposed measures should be firmly anchored in existing and forthcoming EU legislation to ensure their effectiveness and consistency.

The Waste Framework Directive (Directive 2008/98/EC) provides the overarching principles for waste management and Extended Producer Responsibility and could serve as a key instrument for implementing these changes. However, while many principles are in place, enforcement mechanisms remain limited.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY ACT: AN OPPORTUNITY

Crucially, the forthcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA) offers an opportunity to drive harmonisation across Member States and establish EPR improvements across sectors, alongside product legislation such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The new Circular Economy Act further offers an opportunity to strengthen the enforcement of existing principles from the Waste Framework Directive. While sectors such as packaging, automotive, and construction have different requirements, EPR systems can deliver strong benefits across industries when tailored to sector-specific needs. When extending mandatory product requirements or incentives, e.g. design-for-recycling criteria and recycled content targets, to additional applications like electrical and electronic equipment and construction products, these should be introduced through product regulations or harmonised standards to ensure consistency and effectiveness.

HARMONISATION OF CRITERIA AMONG MEMBERS STATES

Clear and harmonised criteria including an unambiguous definition of ‘producer’ and ‘place on the market’ are essential for defining EPR categories and guiding fee modulation. These criteria should be predictable and transparent to encourage manufacturers to design products for an improved end-of-life management, facilitating the supply of secondary raw materials, while ensuring that harmonisation does not lead to increased bureaucracy. Equally important, these criteria must remain material and technology neutral, including new recycling technologies like chemical recycling, dissolution and organic recycling.

For the harmonisation of these criteria, effective enforcement of Article 8a of the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) should be considered to harmonise governing principles, increase transparency, and improve costefficiency across all waste streams.

Plastics Europe also noted how offering bonuses under EPR schemes for the use of recycled materials in new products is an effective incentive to boost uptake of secondary raw materials. In this context, rewards should be granted to producers prioritising recycled plastics over primary raw materials to stimulate demand and investment in circular infrastructure.

Incentivising the use of EU-sourced recycled plastics within EPR schemes would create stronger demand for recycled materials, reinforce Europe’s plastics recycling value chain, and boost the competitiveness of the European plastics value chain, they argue, citing the emergence of such incentives in countries like France, the Netherlands and Germany.

Safeguarding the integrity of the EU single market requires a harmonised, EU-wide set of EPR requirements, according to Plastics Europe. Such alignment would establish a stronger framework, enabling the recycling industry to progress towards greater scale and maturity.

MAXIMISING RETURN OF POST-CONSUMER PLASTIC WASTE INTO CIRCULAR ECONOMY

It is also important to note that these rewards must be applied across all recycling technologies with focus on maximising the return of post-consumer plastic waste back into the circular economy and minimising disposal routes (e.g., incineration, landfilling).

In line with Article 7 (7) of the PPWR, the financial contributions paid by producers in order to comply with their EPR obligations could be modulated based on the percentage of recycled content. Based on this principle, measures to harmonise the implementation of these financial bonuses across Member States, funded through the EPR systems, must be introduced, according to Plastics Europe, who also maintain that an EU-wide set of EPR requirements should include product-specific criteria for ecomodulation, including rewards for the use of secondary raw materials and also other circular plastics, including biobased, bio-attributed and carbon capture and utilisation (CCU).

While promoting the use of diverse circular feedstocks is essential for Europe’s transition to a circular economy, any targets for bio-based and CCU feedstocks should remain separate from those set for recycled plastics, according to Plastics Europe. Introducing combined targets carries a

The forthcoming Circular Economy Act offers an opportunity to drive harmonisation across Member States and establish EPR improvements across sectors, alongside product legislation such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.

significant risk: it will naturally favour the most economically feasible or technologically advanced options. This risks pushing emerging or less mature technologies to the margins, creating an uneven playing field and ultimately undermining innovation.

PRACTICAL STEPS FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION

Effective implementation requires harmonised governance, fair competition and streamlined administrative processes across Member States. Harmonisation should also include EPR principles on transparency, financing, registration, and reporting requirements to reduce administrative burdens.

Plastics Europe argue that staterun PROs should not be allowed.

“In the context of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s recyclability requirements, allowing state-run systems could undermine recycling targets and potentially restrict market access for certain packaging applications by 2035,” argue Plastics Europe. “Where State-run PROs remain, all fees must be strictly dedicated to EPR objectives and comply with the same standards as industry led systems.”

Fair competition among PROs should be ensured and strategic actions like building infrastructure, using recycled content, developing Design for Recycling (DfR) criteria, and informing end users should be encouraged.

Finally, robust measures are needed to eliminate free riders - producers that evade EPR registration - because their non-compliance erodes fairness and drives up costs for responsible businesses. At the same time, this enforcement should go hand in hand with clear and harmonised rules, including well-defined scope to ensure that compliance is practical and balanced across the value chain.

They also argue that replacing national EPR databases with a unified EU-wide registration system would streamline compliance, eliminate the need for authorised representatives in each Member State, and reduce regulatory complexity.

Transparent and fair allocation of EPR fees is critical to ensure reinvestment into infrastructure, innovation, and improved recycling rates. Clear rules on fee modulation and reporting will prevent inefficiencies and cross-subsidisation of the waste management of different materials.

EPR fees should also cover certain costs beyond collection, sorting and recycling, such as awareness campaigns, compositional surveys, data gathering, and reporting, while deducting revenues from re-use or recovered secondary raw materials. Plastics Europe recommend the regular review of how the use of EPR funds aligns with its defined scope and targets, helping to maintain focus and support the net-cost principle.

To remain effective, EPR systems must evolve with technological progress and changing market conditions. In this regard, EPR fees should be reassessed regularly, using transparent data that compares revenues from secondary raw materials with the actual costs of collection, sorting and recycling infrastructure.

They also argue that a dedicated EPR scheme for certified compostable plastic packaging and foodservice items would support their integration into bio-waste systems, helping meet organic recycling targets. EPR fees from compostable plastic applications placed on the market must be allocated to support organic recycling pathways.

For more information, visit plasticseurope.org

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes play a pivotal role in driving a circular economy by ensuring producers take accountability for the end-of-life management of finished products placed on the European market.

DELIVERING ON THE PPWR AND BUILDING EUROPE’S CIRCULAR FUTURE

The adoption of the PPWR is a catalyst for change and innovation in Europe’s flexible packaging industry.

The adoption of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) marks a defining moment for the European packaging industry. For flexible packaging converters across Europe, including many serving the Irish market, the message is clear: we are ready to deliver.

The PPWR sets ambitious requirements on recyclability, recycled content and packaging minimisation. These are not abstract policy objectives. They are operational targets that are already shaping investment decisions, innovation pipelines and strategic planning within the flexible packaging sector.

Rather than viewing the PPWR as a constraint, Europe’s flexible packaging industry sees it as a catalyst: an opportunity to accelerate innovation, strengthen competitiveness, and reinforce its role as a solution provider for resource-efficient packaging.

INVESTING IN INNOVATION TO MEET RECYCLABILITY REQUIREMENTS

One of the most transformative elements of the PPWR is the requirement that packaging must be recyclable by design by 2030, and recyclable at scale by 2035. Flexible packaging converters are actively redesigning structures, simplifying material combinations, and investing in state-of-the-art technologies to ensure compliance with harmonised designfor-recycling criteria.

Innovation is happening at multiple levels, including the development of mono-material flexible structures, compatible with existing recycling streams, improved barrier technologies that maintain product protection while enhancing recyclability and advanced sorting compatibility, and closer collaboration across the value chain to align packaging design with real-world recycling performance.

These investments are substantial and ongoing. They are essential not only for compliance but also for maintaining Europe’s leadership in advanced packaging technologies.

However, design alone is not enough. The PPWR stipulates that packaging that complies with design-forrecycling criteria must be collected for recycling, and

incineration or landfill of such packaging is prohibited. This provision creates a shared responsibility between industry and Member States.

If converters design packaging to be recyclable, it must also be recycled in practice, through effective separate collection, high-performance sorting and access to appropriate recycling technologies across all Member States. Without this operational reality, even the most carefully designed recyclable packaging cannot contribute to achieving the PPWR’s circularity and recycled-at-scale objectives.

SCALING THE INFRASTRUCTURE: A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY

Flexible packaging converters can design for recyclability, but they do not control collection systems, sorting infrastructure, or municipal waste management performance.

To meet the PPWR’s market access conditions, including the 55% “recycled at scale” target for flexible packaging by 2035, infrastructure performance must improve significantly across the EU.

Improving our waste management is an environmental necessity and a strategic priority for European industrial competitiveness.

The sector currently estimates that achieving these targets will require more than 80% separate collection of flexible packaging and over 80% sorting efficiency. Today, the EU is far from these levels.

Member States must, therefore, step up efforts to strengthen mandatory separate collection systems for lightweight packaging that is designed for recyclability, limit derogations that weaken collection performance, and ensure that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems reinvest fees into effective collection and recycling infrastructures for flexible packaging.

RECYCLED CONTENT: DRIVING MARKET DEMAND AND TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS

The PPWR’s recycled content targets for plastic packaging are another key driver of innovation. For flexible packaging converters, these targets create both a technical challenge and an opportunity.

From a technical perspective, meeting recycled content targets requires sufficient volumes of foodgrade recycled plastics for safe use in food contact applications. Scaling up advanced recycling technologies capable of producing recycled material suitable for food packaging is, therefore, essential, while maintaining the highest safety standards.

At the same time, recycled content targets create a strong market opportunity. Increased recycled

content stimulates demand for high-quality secondary materials and supports investment in collection, sorting, recycling technologies and infrastructures. Stable regulatory signals provide long-term certainty, enabling converters and recyclers to invest confidently in upgrading processes and expanding capacity across Europe.

PACKAGING MINIMISATION AND WASTE PREVENTION

Packaging minimisation is not new to flexible packaging; it is a core design principle. Flexible packaging typically achieves a packaging-to-product ratio significantly lower than many alternative formats, often five to 10 times lower. This material efficiency translates directly into resource savings, reduced transport emissions and waste prevention.

The PPWR’s minimisation requirements reinforce this strength. They encourage optimisation of packaging volume and weight, without compromising product protection or food safety.

THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY ACT AS AN ENABLER

The upcoming Circular Economy Act represents a critical opportunity to close the implementation gap. The PPWR and the revised Waste Framework Directive alone will not be sufficient to ensure Member States meet recycling targets and PPWR market access requirements.

The Circular Economy Act can help by strengthening separate collection obligations, mandating sorting of leftover mixed waste, ensuring EPR

schemes fully comply with PPWR mandate for ensuring recycling in practice, and guaranteeing that EPR funds are reinvested into effective packaging waste management.

COMPETITIVENESS THROUGH CIRCULARITY

Circularity is increasingly a driver of competitiveness. By investing early in recyclable designs, recycled content integration, and material efficiency, European converters strengthen their technological leadership and differentiate themselves globally. Importantly, 90% of the packaging material crafted by European flexible packaging suppliers is converted in Europe and used to pack products consumed within Europe. This strong internal value chain means that improving our waste management is not only an environmental necessity, but also a strategic priority for European industrial competitiveness.

Flexible packaging plays a central role in high-performance value chains, including food and pharmaceutical sectors. Ensuring that collection, sorting and recycling systems are equally competitive and efficient across Member States is, therefore, essential.

DELIVERING TOGETHER

The flexible packaging industry is investing, innovating and preparing for full implementation of the PPWR. Converters are ready to meet recyclability requirements, increase recycled content use and deliver packaging minimisation through smart, lightweight solutions.

Circularity is a system outcome. The flexible packaging industry looks forward to working closely with Member States, EU institutions and partners across the value chain to fully realise the objectives of the PPWR. With continued collaboration and the right enabling framework, the EU can further advance towards a truly circular system for flexible packaging.

Milkron OptiFlux membrane filtration systems from Krones

Krones have added OptiFlux membrane filtration systems from Milkron GmbH to their portfolio.

Milkron GmbH plans, engineers, installs and services process technology solutions for milkbased products and other items, such as ketchup and dressings, fruit preparations, soft drinks, juices, basic beverage ingredients and alternative foods. Now, the Laatzen, Germany-based team is debuting a new addition to its portfolio - proprietary membrane filtration systems in a variety of design options. These solutions make it possible to reliably process a wide range of products. The equipment portfolio includes modules for micro-, ultra- and nanofiltration, as well as for reverse osmosis.

FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS

AND (ALTERNATIVE)

FOODS

The membrane filtration systems from Milkron are ideally suited for the manufacture and processing of all milkbased products, from traditional dairy drinks to various cheeses and proteinisolates right through to infant formula. In addition, Milkron also offers suitable membrane filtration solutions for whey

The Milkron membrane filtration systems include modules for micro-, ultra- and nanofiltration, as well as for reverse osmosis.

Milkron GmbH proprietary membrane filtration systems are available in a variety of design options.

processing and for the new food sector. Whether for plant-based or animal proteins or even products derived through fermentation, there are a great number of different concepts for concentrating or fractionating a diverse array of substances and products.

For microfiltration, Milkron relies on ceramic and spiral-wound membranes, as well as capillary membranes developed using the long-standing process expertise and patented technology available within the Krones Group. The resulting processes use controlled transmembrane pressure and targeted backflushing of individual membrane modules during filtration and cleaning, which increases the system’s efficiency.

FOCUSING ON SUSTAINABILITY AND RESOURCE EFFICIENCY

It is only fitting that Milkron would now offer its own solutions: The 80-strong team possesses a wealth of

comprehensive, in-depth knowledge and experience in both process and application technology, especially in the milk and dairy industry and for the production of soft drinks and other foods. That, coupled with the beer and water filtration capabilities of Steinecker and Krones, enables Milkron to offer a modular system that takes into account all upstream and downstream processes as well. Of course, Milkron also takes care of all the automation and service relating to the membrane filtration systems it delivers.

Sustainability is a top priority for Milkron. Besides offering a water- and energy-saving design of the membrane filtration system itself, Milkron also provides complementary concepts that are aimed at reducing water and energy consumption, capturing and recovering product, and minimising waste.

For more information, visit www.krones.com

Sustainability as the driver of innovation

We attach great importance to combatting climate change, feeding the world’s population and using packaging responsibly by ensuring resource-economical production and offering ecofriendly packaging solutions and efficient recycling innovations.

WHAT THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY ACT WILL MEAN

The EU is currently working on a new Circular Economy Act, building on earlier initiatives

to boost recycling, reduce waste and promote resource efficiency across Europe. What will this mean for the packaging industry?

The transition from a traditional “take–make–dispose” economic model to a circular economy, by keeping resources in circulation for as long as possible, has become a central policy priority across the European Union.

Due for adoption in 2026, the Circular Economy Act aims to establish a Single Market for secondary raw materials, increase the supply of high-quality recycled materials and stimulate demand for these materials within the EU. It will contribute to the ambition laid out in the Competitiveness Compass to make the EU the world leader in the circular economy by 2030.

PPWR

The Circular Economy Act will follow on from the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The PPWR, which entered into force in 2025, introduces legally binding requirements that will apply across all Member States from August 2026. These include mandates that all packaging must be recyclable, minimised in size, and increasingly composed of recycled materials.

The regulation also sets ambitious waste reduction targets, while certain single-use packaging formats will be restricted or banned, and reuse systems will be actively promoted, particularly in sectors such as food and beverage.

CIRCULARITY RATE

The circularity rate is one way to measure how circular our economy is. This number shows how much of the materials we use are recycled or reused instead of being thrown away. Right now, Europe’s circularity rate is about 12%, but the goal is to double it to 24% by 2030. This target is part of the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal.

In August 2025, the Commission launched a public consultation on the Circular Economy Act, which when implemented will build on the second Circular Economy Action Plan, reinforcing and broadening its measures to accelerate Europe’s shift to a resource-efficient, low-waste and climate-neutral economy.

Its goal is twofold: to lower environmental pressures and increase economic resilience by reducing reliance on virgin materials and unstable global supply chains.

Against this backdrop, the planned Circular Economy Act (CEA) must address several structural challenges currently at the centre of the EU policy debate:

• Material security and critical raw materials (CRMs).

The EU's dependency on third countries for strategic resources remains a critical vulnerability. The EU imports nearly 100 % of its heavy rare-earth elements, primarily from China. While the CRMs Act sets a target for 25% of the EU's annual consumption of strategic raw materials to come from recycling, current recycling rates for materials such as lithium and rare earth elements remain below 1%. The proposed CEA should create market conditions making recovery of these materials economically viable.

• Fragmentation of the single market.

The lack of harmonised criteria to determine when waste ceases to be waste and becomes a product is identified as a primary barrier to competitiveness. Currently, 27 divergent national regimes create legal uncertainty and hinder the cross-border flow of secondary raw materials.

• Resource-use targets: efficiency (recycling) v reduction. The State of the Environment 2025 report warns EU waste generation and material consumption is unsustainable, at approximately 14 tonnes per capita per year in 2024, significantly above the global average and planetary boundaries. While the EU has improved waste management through increased recycling, substantial resource use reductions and related environmental impact cannot be achieved by recycling alone.

• Efficiency (recycling rates) v binding targets.

A choice must be made between efficiency measures or targets to reduce absolute resource consumption to achieve the EU's objectives for strategic autonomy, a smaller material footprint, and decoupled economic growth and material consumption.

• Economic competitiveness – closing the price gap between virgin and recycled materials.

One of the biggest obstacles is that recycled materials (recyclates) often cost more (e.g. plastics, such as PET and rPET) or are perceived as lower quality than virgin materials. This price and/or quality gap undermines demand for recyclates and business cases for recycling. For the circular economy act to succeed, it needs to make it economically attractive for companies to use recycled materials, and for recyclers to produce high-quality materials, not just downcycled waste. Besides, resources represent the largest input cost for industry, making the prudent and rational use of resources critical for competitiveness.

• Health risks.

Sanitary risks from recycling processes increasingly extend beyond chemical toxicity, as mechanical plastic recycling processes are identified as significant microplastic emitters.

• Extended producer responsibility (EPR) governance. EPR schemes are 'sets of measures taken by Member States to ensure that producers of products bear financial responsibility or financial and organisational responsibility

The EU has positioned itself as the global frontrunner in the circular economy transition.

for the management of the waste stage of a product's life cycle'.

EPR governance faces a structural issue: producer organisations are incentivised to minimise costs for producers, rather than maximise circular outcomes.

EU AS THE GLOBAL FRONTRUNNER ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY

The EU has positioned itself as the global frontrunner in the circular economy transition, deploying two consecutive comprehensive strategies: the 2015 closing the loop action plan and the 2020 new circular economy action plan. These frameworks were founded on the assumption that a combination of environmental regulation, voluntary commitments, and waste management targets would drive the transition to a more circular economy. However, analysis from the European Court of Auditors, the European Environment Agency (EEA), and reports by Mario Draghi on European competitiveness and Enrico Letta on the future of the single market show more should be done to strengthen the transition to a circular economy. The upcoming Circular Economy Act, expected to be proposed by the Commission in the third quarter

of 2026, would constitute a central pillar of the Clean Industrial Deal and the Competitiveness Compass for the 2024-2029 mandate.

The Commission has explained that measures included in the CEA could be based on three pillars: amending the Waste Framework and Landfill Directives, amending the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive, and considering additional measures (e.g. harmonisation of environmental tax and requirements for extractive waste management).

The Commission also announced that the initiative would seek to double the EU's circular material use rate to 24% by 2030 by making circularity a central element of single market completion, industrial resilience, and strategic autonomy. It would aim to create a unified single market for secondary raw materials and to reduce the EU's strategic dependence on resources from third countries.

SIGNIFICANT SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CEA

During a meeting of the Expert Group on Circular Economy and Sustainable Production and Consumption on November 18, 2025, the European Commission presented the results of the public consultation and reminded EU Member State circular economy directors of its objectives for the upcoming CEA:

Europe must transition from a ‘take-make-dispose’ economic model to a circular economy.

• accelerate the EU's transition towards a circular economy (still roughly 90% linear);

• set simple, clear and digital rules for secondary raw materials and waste, to ensure a level playing field across the single market, reduce costs and facilitate economies of scale;

• increase the quantity of waste (separately) collected, and the quantity and quality of EU secondary raw materials;

• ensure a higher uptake of EU secondary raw materials in products;

• scale up the capacity for (separately) collecting, sorting and recycling in the EU;

• reduce waste generation.

The strategic significance of the CEA lies in its potential to address a triple challenge: economic security, environmental crisis, and industrial competitiveness. Firstly, it could act as a geopolitical shield; by mandating the recovery of materials, especially critical, from waste streams – such as permanent magnets from electric vehicles and rare earth elements from e-waste – the EU could reduce its reliance on volatile foreign supply chains, thereby supporting the objectives of the Critical Raw Materials Act. Secondly, the economy faces growing vulnerabilities as material supplies tighten, while health and the environment are increasingly threatened by the impacts of unsustainable resource use. With the United Nations calculating resource extraction and processing responsible for around 50% of global greenhouse gas emissions and 90% of biodiversity loss, and a product's design responsible for around 80% of its environmental impact, the CEA is a crucial initiative to address these intertwined environmental and societal pressures.

Finally, transitioning to circularity is projected to increase EU GDP by up to 0.5 % and create approximately 700,000 new jobs, particularly in the labour-intensive repair and recycling sectors.

Commentary on the Circular Economy Act has been broadly supportive. However, ‘Circular economy as a lever for 'open strategic autonomy' (2025), a publication from the Joint Research Centre (JRC) argues that EU circular economy policy must be explicitly integrated with strategic autonomy goals if it is to succeed, framing circularity as a geopolitical necessity.

Some commentators have warned that lack of harmonisation and discrepancies in national implementation of circular economy rules risk reducing the effective and homogeneous achievement of common EU-wide goals.

SUPPORT FROM INDUSTRY

Industry associations broadly support a CEA that strengthens the EU market for circular materials, while maintaining predictable and investment-friendly regulation. They generally support the creation of a single market for recyclates but emphasise the need for an enabling economic framework rather than punitive regulation.

BusinessEurope has called for a harmonised and innovation-oriented framework that boosts investment and deploys digital tools such as product passports. Cefic (European Chemical Industry Council) has stressed the need for regulatory coherence and clear investment signals to scale up circular feedstocks, expand green public procurement, and harmonise 'end-of-waste' and by-product criteria. Plastics Europe similarly emphasises the importance of expanding both chemical and mechanical recycling, improving design for recyclability, and creating stable demand for recycled plastics through standards and procurement rules. Recycling and waste-management industries associations share many of these priorities but place stronger emphasis on market functioning and practical barriers.

EuRIC (European Recycling Industries' Confederation) and FEAD (European Waste Management Association) call for harmonised end-of-waste rules, streamlined and enforceable EPR systems, fewer administrative constraints, and faster permitting to unlock new recycling capacity. They expect the CEA to stimulate demand through mandatory recycled-content targets and green public procurement, while improving separate collection and preventing illegal waste exports.

THE NGO RESPONSE

Non-governmental organisations want a CEA that fundamentally reduces Europe's material consumption, prioritises prevention, reuse, and repair, and ensures a safe, equitable transition beyond recycling alone.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation argue that this Act is “a critical opportunity to strengthen competitiveness, drive industrial decarbonisation, and build economic resilience”. They contend that national rules still differ across Member States so what is considered a 'valuable resource' in one country is often treated as 'waste' in another, creating red tape that hinders the growth of circular business models. The Circular Economy Act aims to replace this confusion with a more coherent rulebook, making it easier and cheaper to scale circular solutions across the entire EU.

Accelerating the shift to circular solutions provides clear de-risking benefits by:

• Decoupling prosperity from the extraction of virgin resources.

• Safeguarding natural capital and hedging against volatile environmental costs.

• Strengthening supply chains through long-term value creation.

“By shifting the policy focus toward structural barriers, the EU can establish the harmonised rules required to allow circular solutions to scale across borders,” argue the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, who have proposed three core policy levers:

1. Build a true EU single market where circular products and secondary materials can move freely.

2. Leverage price and demand signals to make upstream circular solutions the most accessible and affordable choice for buyers.

3. Treat the circular economy as a core industrial strategy to strengthen circular supply and value chains through industrial collaboration.

International policy alignment on the circular economy transition is essential to bringing scale, because European industry depends on crossborder material, product, and data flows that cannot be fully governed by EU law alone.

HUGE LEGISLATIVE CHANGES

Following the introduction of PPWR, this represents a huge legislative change for everyone within the EU, both businesses and consumers. For businesses, the key to success will be early adaptation, investment in sustainable design, and alignment with evolving consumer expectations. For consumers, the transition will involve changes in behaviour and potentially higher short-term costs, but with long-term environmental and economic benefits.

Ultimately, the circular economy is not merely a regulatory requirement but a necessary evolution towards a more sustainable future, one in which Ireland’s packaging industry has a critical role to play.

For the Circular Economy Act to succeed, it needs to make it economically attractive for companies to use recycled materials, and for recyclers to produce high-quality materials, not just downcycled waste.

STP PACKAGING: SUPPORTING PACKAGING OPERATIONS ACROSS IRELAND

STP Packaging supply packaging materials, machinery and technical support, including one of the largest in-house printed tape facilities in Ireland.

STP Packaging have been supporting Irish industry since 1984, supplying packaging materials, machinery, and technical support to businesses across manufacturing, warehousing, food production, and distribution.

“We don’t just focus on supply. We work closely with customers to improve how packaging performs in real-world conditions,” explains Aisling Lee, Managing Director of STP Packaging. “One area we see consistently overlooked is pallet load stability, a major cause of product damage in transit. By reviewing how pallet loads are built, wrapped, and secured, we help reduce losses, improve consistency, and get more from packaging materials, often lowering overall usage in the process.”

A JOINED-UP APPROACH TO YOUR PACKAGING NEEDS

STP Packaging’s approach combines high-performance consumables, including films, tapes, and strapping, with the right machinery such as pallet wrappers, case sealers, and strapping equipment.

“We handle installation, servicing, and ongoing support in-house, ensuring everything works together as it should,” Aisling explains. This joined-up approach allows customers to avoid mismatched materials and equipment, while improving efficiency on the floor.

IN-HOUSE PRINTED TAPE FACILITIES

“We operate one of the largest in-house printed tape facilities in Ireland, giving customers a straightforward way to add consistent, eye-catching branding to everyday packaging, while also supporting the move towards more

STP Packaging’s in-house printed tape facilities allow customers to add consistent, eye-catching branding to everyday packaging.

sustainable options that work in practice, not just on paper,” concludes Aisling.

With over 40 years of experience, and as a Guaranteed Irish member, STP Packaging support businesses across the island of Ireland with reliable supply, practical advice, and packaging that performs where it matters most, in transit.

For more information, visit www.stppackaging.ie

DESIGN TRENDS TO WATCH

Patrick Llewellyn, CEO of 99designs by Vista, reveals the 10 exciting packaging design trends for 2026 that connect with consumers and help to tell a story, with trust very much top of the agenda.

In 2026, it’s clear that connection, personality and imperfection are standing out in a market flooded with over-stylised sameness. People are craving something they can trust: designs that feel personal and approachable. Explore all the trends across 10 key categories and find out what’s turning heads, plus tips and insights on how to bring these trends to life in your own branding.

Packaging trends in 2026 cut through the noise of “shelf sameness” and show where brands are actually winning attention. We spoke to the global community of freelance designers at 99designs by Vista, as well as design experts within VistaPrint, and our research tells us that we expect to see trends like industrial precision, metallic boldness, handcrafted stamps, heritage throwbacks, and AR layers, all of which reflect what customers are currently drawn to: clarity, personality and authenticity.

WHAT’S SHAPING PACKAGING TRENDS?

Packaging in 2026 is being shaped by four big forces:

Sustainability has moved beyond plain brown boxes and earthy clichés. Recycled papers, compostable films and lightweight metals now come dressed in bold colours, textured finishes and premium details that make responsibility look desirable.

Material choice is becoming just as strategic, but for different reasons. Textured papers, natural fibres, aluminium and lighter glass formats are valued not only for their environmental credentials but also for the sensory experience they create; weight, texture and finish are being used to signal quality as much as responsibility.

Technology is also pushing the boundaries. Smart packaging is no longer a gimmick; QR codes and scannable markers unlock layers of augmented reality, verify authenticity and share sourcing stories, turning each package into a channel for transparency and engagement.

And behind it all, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is speeding up the creative process. It generates variations, accelerates

prototyping and makes personalisation more accessible. Yet what stands out across this year’s packaging design trends is how often brands return to human touch; handdrawn textures, cultural references and crafted detail that AI can’t replicate.

10 DESIGN TRENDS DEFINING PACKAGING IN 2026:

1. Ultra-Clean Industrial: blocky minimalism, muted palettes and ergonomic clarity

2. Pure Steel: chrome and brushed metal finishes with a futuristic edge

3. Imprinted: grainy, hand-stamped textures that celebrate imperfection

4. Apothecary Aesthetic: structured grids, serif fonts and botanical details in packaging design

5. Alt-History: reimagining vintage motifs with bold, modern twists

6. Heritage Etch: engraving-style linework that signals craftsmanship

7. Artist Showcase: collaborations with established artists that turn packaging into artwork

8. Narrative Pop: editorial layouts where typography drives the story

9. Portal Packaging: AR/VR layers that extend packaging into experiences

10. Double Take Packaging: unconventional formats that shock and stand out

1. Ultra-Clean Industrial

Inspired by Dieter Rams, the German designer known for his “less but better” philosophy, Ultra-Clean Industrial brings stripped-down geometry, sharp lines and typography built for clarity. His work for Braun in the mid-20th century shaped this aesthetic, and it’s resurfacing in packaging through blocky forms, subdued palettes and layouts that look like tools rather than decoration.

After years of polished branding and noisy maximalism, consumers are turning toward packaging that feels straightforward and reliable. Soft beiges, muted greys and plasticky off-whites, echoing ’80s computers and utilitarian electronics, signal a preference for clarity over clutter. Edges are ergonomic rather than ornamental, giving designs a sense of trust and usability in a marketplace crowded with flashier options.

This shift plays like a quiet rebellion against algorithm-driven chaos: cut the fluff, focus on the essentials, and let the product stand on its own merit.

“These designs stand out through the precision of their layout, the intelligent use of negative space, and the bold yet balanced typography,” reveals Neographika, a designer on 99designs by Vista. “There’s a quiet confidence in their simplicity that feels very relevant today.”

For small businesses, the strength of this packaging design trend is how simple it is to adopt without reworking everything. Neutral-toned stock, streamlined layouts and a single, clean sans-serif typeface can instantly sharpen presentation.

This approach works especially well in categories where credibility and clarity matter most: tech gadgets, health products, homeware and minimalist beauty lines.

Tip: use one sans-serif font and a neutral background to achieve the Ultra-Clean Industrial look without redesigning your entire package.

“It’s kind of minimalist but much sexier,” stresses Mary Pho, Art Director, VistaPrint. “This style almost seems like if your old PC and Mac made a baby together. Packaging using this trend feels clean, precise and purposeful.”

Key features of the Ultra-Clean Industrial packaging trend:

• Block-like structures that highlight utility over decoration

• Labels stripped back to essential product details, avoiding unnecessary graphics

• Colour palettes built around soft beiges, muted greys and plasticky offwhites

• Clean sans-serif fonts chosen for efficiency and readability, usually limited to one family for consistency

• Rounded corners designed for ergonomics rather than ornamentation

• Matte or subtly textured finishes that reinforce a focus on function over gloss

2. Pure Steel

Where the Ultra-Clean Industrial packaging trend leans on muted palettes, Pure Steel takes the same industrial DNA and amplifies it with metallic sheen. The appeal comes from how steel and chrome convey durability and modernity, while also adding a futuristic edge. For brands aiming to signal both trust and progress, these finishes strike a careful balance: sturdy enough to inspire confidence, yet sleek enough to feel forward-looking.

The aesthetic is bold and engineered. Chrome, brushed steel and polished aluminium catch light in ways that demand attention, while condensed or monospaced typefaces reinforce technical precision. A base of silvers and greys is lifted with sharp hits of neon or contrast, giving the packaging a futuristic edge that feels raw, engineered and intentional rather than decorative.

Adopting the Pure Steel look doesn’t require a factory-scale budget. Metallic foils, reflective inks or silvertoned labels can capture the effect with minimal cost. Drinks are a natural fit: aluminium cans already deliver the “steel” base, while cosmetics benefit from silver details that immediately suggest innovation.

Tip: instead of covering the whole package, add a single metallic element, like a hang tag, seal or strip of foil, to create impact without inflating costs.

Key features of the Pure Steel packaging trend:

• Realistic metallic finishes ranging from mirror-like chrome to brushed steel

• Condensed or monospaced sansserif fonts that suggest engineered precision

• Cool grey and silver colour palettes

• Active use of controlled bursts of neon or high-contrast colour accents

• Angular packaging structures that borrow cues from machinery and architecture

Pure Steel trend conveys durability and modernity (design by

3. Imprinted

After two packaging trends shaped by industrial precision, the pendulum swings back to the human hand. The Imprinted 2026 packaging trend embraces imperfection, taking its cues from textures created by stamping, pressing or imprinting directly onto packaging. Where metal and machinery signal control, this approach leans into craft, warmth and the visible mark of the maker.

Inks settle unevenly, edges fall slightly out of line and shapes resist strict geometry. And that irregularity is exactly what makes the look compelling! Typography follows suit, with rough serifs or typewriter styles paired to layouts that feel more improvised than engineered. Earthy tones - greens, browns and charcoals - set the foundation, while brighter inks can push the look into bolder territory. The effect is packaging that feels tactile, authentic and unmistakably personal.

“Designs will no longer look perfectly shaped, polished and digital,” explains designer merci dsgn from 99designs by Vista. “Instead, they will feature soft colours, sometimes grain and texture, paper-like surfaces, and natural non-geometric shapes. This will feel warm, real and human.”

This packaging design trend is especially accessible for small businesses because it doesn’t require complex machinery or large print runs. A rubber stamp set, handmade block or seasonal motif can update packaging batch by batch, without inflating costs. The flexibility is part of the appeal: each parcel feels like it has been made and marked

with care, underscoring the individuality of both the brand and the product.

Key features of the Imprinted packaging trend:

• Textural surfaces created through stamping, pressing or direct impressions

• Imperfect, irregular forms that highlight the human touch

• Grainy inks and earthy palettes of greens, browns and charcoal, with room for brighter accents

• Rough serif or typewriter-style fonts paired with loose, unstructured layouts

• Use of uncoated or recycled stock that enhances the tactile, handmade feel

A fine example

4. Apothecary Aesthetic

Stamp textures and hand-pressed marks brought us closer to the maker, but 2026 also sees brands reaching back into history for another kind of authenticity. The Apothecary Aesthetic 2026 packaging trend carries forward the crafted feel, while adding order and heritage. Once limited to perfumes, tinctures and medicinal bottles, this aesthetic now spans everything from pantry goods to lifestyle products.

The style is defined by symmetry, authoritative typefaces and visuals drawn from botanical studies, alchemical diagrams or archival etchings. Texture reinforces the effect: matte papers, letterpress impressions and tactile stocks recall aged labels and handcrafted traditions.

But this new wave is less about strict tradition and more about playful experimentation. Brands are pairing classical forms with unexpected colours, hot sauce packaged like a heritage tincture, for instance, or replacing delicate sketches with ingredient photography arranged in apothecary-style grids. The Apothecary Aesthetic merges heritage cues with contemporary twists, creating packaging that feels rooted in tradition yet unmistakably current. “Leaning into heritage and science can help a brand feel dependable and trustworthy,” notes Mary Pho, Art Director, VistaPrint. “This trend helps position products to feel both premium and practical. You get a sense of old timey, classy reputation balanced with down-to-earth dependability.”

Implementing this trend is less about copying antique labels and more about borrowing their visual discipline. A simple way in is through structure; let a grid organise your content, then decide how playful or strict to be within it. Swap stock illustrations for your own ingredient photography or experiment with paper choice: uncoated kraft for a rustic feel, or smooth cream stock for a premium edge. Because the framework is so recognisable, even subtle nods are enough to capture the Apothecary Aesthetic without locking your brand into full nostalgia.

Tip: create limited-edition runs by swapping the “ingredients panel” or illustration seasonally (like different herbs, spices or botanical sketches per batch) to make your packaging collectible while staying true to the apothecary style.

Key features of the Apothecary Aesthetic packaging trend:

• Structured, grid-based layouts reminiscent of early scientific texts

• Earthy palettes: greens, browns, blacks, creams: interrupted by deliberate colour accents

• Serif typography that conveys authority and timelessness

• Imagery ranging from hand-drawn botany to archival-style ingredient photography

• Finishes such as embossing, letterpress or textured stocks that heighten authenticity

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Pairing classical forms with more playful structures, Seattle Shrub, using the Apothecary Aesthetic design, from green in blue on 99designs by Vista.

5. Alt-History

If you liked the idea of reimagining heritage cues in the Apothecary Aesthetic packaging design trend, Alt-History takes it a step further. Instead of staying rooted in a single tradition, this packaging trend pulls from a wider mix of historical references and reinterprets them through a modern lens. The result is packaging that feels “new-old”: familiar enough to evoke nostalgia, yet bold enough to stand out in 2026. That balance shows up in the details.

Archival illustrations and motifs from vintage ads or posters add craft and familiarity. Serif typography reinforces that sense of cultural depth. Against this backdrop, contemporary colour pops, bold overlays and playful asymmetry disrupt the nostalgia, while clean sans serifs and vector graphics push the look forward. Natural paper stocks and matte finishes keep graphic designs grounded, even as modern treatments ensure the style stays current.

“Retro styles bring vibrant colours, warped typography and collage-inspired layouts, while vintage Americana engravings evoke heritage through detailed line work, old-school typography and gritty, timeless motifs,” says Art n’ Rose, a designer on 99designs by Vista. “Together, these trends reject perfection in favour of raw personality and visual storytelling, creating designs that feel real, rooted, and unforgettable.”

Alt-History is a distinct aesthetic that often works best when a brand commits fully to it. It suits categories like craft beverages, specialty foods or boutique lifestyle goods, where storytelling and cultural depth are part of the appeal.

However, you can still dip your toes in by incorporating select elements: an archival-style illustration, a serif headline or a muted paper stock, without overhauling your entire look.

“As Cher put it, ‘If I could turn back time’ and lately, that’s exactly what brands are asking. But it’s not about slapping a ‘vintage’ filter on a box. It’s about embedding your brand in a specific era and making it feel fresh, as if it had just launched in 1988,” advises Justin Hamra, Creative Director, VistaPrint.

“Don’t just add grainy textures; think like a designer or marketer from the era you want to represent.”

Key features of the Alt-History packaging trend:

• Archival illustrations and motifs drawn from posters, charts or advertising

• Structured layouts balanced with playful asymmetry

• Juxtapositions of serif typography with modern sans serifs

• Natural paper stocks and matte finishes

• Bold overlays, vector graphics or neon accents that modernise the look

Alt-History feels both new and old (design by EWMDesigns on 99designs by Vista).

Alt-History pulls from a mix of historical references (design by Cupedium, 99designs by Vista).

Alt-History is a distinct aesthetic that often works best when a brand commits fully to it (design from EWMDesigns on 99designs by Vista).

6. Heritage Etch

Alt-History is bold and often requires full commitment. But for brands not ready to overhaul their entire identity, Heritage Etch offers a more versatile way to borrow from the past.

This style uses fine linework and careful shading to create depth without relying on bold colour. The look echoes traditional engravings and old book illustrations, giving packaging an artisanal and sophisticated feel. Muted palettes keep the focus on the detail, letting the graphic design itself highlight heritage and authenticity.

“This trend is an engraving style commonly used on currency,” notes designer Yannandadrw, 99designs by Vista. “It’s rare in design today, but when used, it gives an immediate sense of luxury and refinement.”

What makes Heritage Etch so versatile is that it isn’t locked to one industry. Estate wines and premium spirits lean into it naturally, but so can craft chocolate, skincare, coffee, stationery or any product that wants to project authenticity.

The trend can be applied at full scale with etched centrepiece illustrations or used sparingly as borders, accents or background patterns. Even a single etched motif on a label can give a brand the aura of artistry without a full redesign.

Key features of the Heritage Etch packaging trend:

• Engraving-inspired artwork with fine linework, crosshatching or stippling to add shading and depth

• Minimal reliance on photography, emphasising illustration as the main storytelling tool

• Muted or monochrome palettes (blacks, browns, greens, off-whites) that keep focus on the illustration

• Central illustrations with decorative frames or borders that echo bookplates, certificates or vintage labels

• Classic serif typography that reinforces the heritage feel and pairs naturally with etched artwork

• Textured or uncoated paper stocks that enhance the hand-rendered, tactile effect

• Subtle foil or embossing accents used to highlight linework without overpowering it

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With Heritage Etch, even a single etched motif on a label can give a brand the aura of artistry without a full redesign (design by

7. Artist Showcase

Where Heritage Etch focuses on timeless engraving styles, Artist Showcase brings packaging design into the present by turning it into a living canvas. In 2026, more brands are commissioning established or emerging artists to create labels that look like miniature works of art.

The aesthetic is as varied as the artists themselves. Some lean toward bold linework or expressive brushstrokes, while others experiment with collage, street-art motifs or abstract patterns. Typography adapts depending on the collaboration: it may be stripped back to keep attention on the artwork or woven directly into the illustration as part of the overall piece. Colour palettes are equally fluid, shaped by the artist’s style rather than strict brand guidelines.

“A bold, one of a kind packaging design makes your product and brand shine in a crowded market,” explains Sara Parisi, Senior Category Manager – Packaging, VistaPrint. “Collaborating with a local artist gives you a creative edge that transforms your packaging from good to unforgettable. And don’t stop on the outside; surprises like inside printing add that custom touch that delights and builds loyalty.”

“Local brands and local artists go hand in hand,” stresses Justin Hamra, “both driven to be unique and bring something exciting and beautiful into the world. Partnering with artists to create interesting, bespoke packaging isn’t just smart; it’s a no-brainer. It also leads to exciting opportunities to connect with creatives and take your brand in new and exciting ways.”

Artist Showcase works for any brand that wants to stand out with individuality. Small businesses can use it to highlight community ties by collaborating with local artists, creating packaging that doubles as marketing for both the product and the artist.

It’s also a clever way to broaden appeal: partnering with different artists across product lines allows you to connect with different customer groups without reinventing your brand identity each time.

Tip: treat packaging like a gallery by releasing limited drops or collectible editions featuring different artists. Customers get something unique to keep, while your brand builds loyalty and excitement with every new collaboration.

Key features of the Artist Showcase packaging trend:

• Commissioned artwork from local, independent or established artists

• Wide-ranging styles, from painterly and abstract to collage or street art

• Typography that either remains minimal or integrates into the artwork itself

• Graphic designs that often feel one-of-a-kind, personal and culturally connected

Artist Showcase: a bold, one of a kind packaging design makes your product and brand shine in a crowded market (design by OtomPotom on 99designs by Vista).

8. Narrative Pop

Packaging design doesn’t always need to lean on imagery or illustration.

Narrative Pop puts words at the forefront, borrowing the bold energy of magazines and posters to turn copy into the main design element. The surface of a box, bottle or wrapper becomes a narrative canvas, dense with detail and structured through editorial grids and layered typography.

Instead of hiding long-form text, this trend celebrates it. Product origins, maker notes and cultural references appear alongside oversized headlines, pull quotes and expressive type hierarchy. The result is packaging that feels confident, authentic and immersive: something customers want to stop and read, not just glance at.

“Instead of relying on complex visuals, expressive type and dynamic font pairings are used to inject character and emotion. Borrowing cues from magazine layouts and film poster designs, these brands feel more like cultural objects than marketing materials,” explains designer Angel A., 99designs by Vista.

This packaging design trend is a natural fit for brands with strong stories to tell: independent coffee roasters, craft breweries, skincare lines or lifestyle goods with a cultural hook.

Implementation doesn’t require covering every panel in text. Even one side styled like a magazine spread or a front-facing headline layered with dense copy can capture the look. The key is to treat words as the design itself, not as a secondary detail.

Key features of the Narrative Pop packaging trend:

• Bold editorial layouts that borrow directly from magazines and poster design

• Dense use of space filled with wordy copy, long-form storytelling and detailed narratives

• Layered typography and expressive hierarchies that guide the reader’s eye

• Oversized headlines and pull quotes paired with structured text blocks

• An authentic, confident tone that makes packaging feel immersive and culturally relevant

9. Portal Packaging

Narrative Pop shows how words can transform a box into a narrative. But sometimes, even the largest panels can’t contain everything a brand wants to share. That’s where technology takes over, extending stories beyond print. The Portal Packaging trend turns packaging into an entry point for immersive interaction.

QR codes are the simplest tool, but in 2026, they’ve evolved. Instead of linking to static pages, they unlock augmented reality layers, virtual tryons or surreal brand “mini-worlds” that customers can explore in real time. Packaging shifts from being a container to a narrative-driven portal that keeps people engaged long after purchase.

Designs often highlight bold scannable icons, streamlined layouts, and colour palettes that move easily between physical and digital formats. The aesthetic is interactive, playful and futuristic, making the transition between the shelf and the screen feel seamless. For customers, it’s an added layer of discovery that makes the product experience more memorable.

“Interactive packaging gives your brand an unforgettable edge, turning the unboxing moment into an experience,” reveals Sara Parisi. “By incorporating games, promotions, AR or bonus content, you can engage customers in ways that spark excitement, build loyalty, and drive brand recognition.”

This packaging design trend suits any brand eager to differentiate through experience, whether cosmetics offering AR try-ons, food and beverage brands unlocking recipes, or lifestyle products creating virtual tours or communities. Even small businesses can experiment, starting with QR codes that link to behind-the-scenes videos or tutorials. The goal is to give customers something memorable that extends the life of the packaging well beyond unboxing.

Tip: design AR or VR moments that encourage sharing. Filters, branded mini-games or interactive recipes can spark user-generated content and boost your brand’s reach on social media.

Key features of the Portal Packaging trend:

• Immersive storytelling that bridges physical packaging and digital space

• Interactive layers such as Augmented Reality try-ons, 3D models or VR environments

• Augmented reality markers or QR codes built into the design

• Clean, screen-friendly palettes that work across both print and digital

• A surreal, narrative-driven style that positions packaging as a portal

10. Double Take Packaging

As markets become increasingly saturated, brands are searching for new ways to stand out. While Portal Packaging often delivers its surprise after purchase, Double Take Packaging is designed to stop shoppers in their tracks. It’s the kind of packaging that interrupts an aisle, sparks curiosity and demands attention before a product is even picked up.

This trend thrives on anti-design. It flips conventions on their head, deliberately choosing formats, materials or shapes that feel “wrong” at first glance. Industrial pump bottles filled with drinks, motor-oil-style tins holding spirits, or whipped cream cans reimagined for sunscreen: these are strange, funny, and even jarring, but impossible to ignore. The power lies in breaking the rules with intent, challenging what packaging is supposed to look like, and making products instantly memorable.

Double Take Packaging works for brands that want to disrupt crowded categories or appeal to audiences who value boldness and humour. It’s particularly effective for limited runs, collaborations or products positioned as conversation starters.

Smaller businesses can experiment with packaging inserts, sleeves or secondary containers that push boundaries, without requiring a full production overhaul.

“The era of plain packaging is over,” asserts Justin Hamra. “To stand out, you’ve got to get clever and creative. Today’s top brands are reimagining their packaging, mixing it up in weird, wonderful, and attention-grabbing ways.”

Key features of the Double Take Packaging trend:

• Anti-design approach that breaks established packaging rules

• Use of unconventional or mismatched formats to provoke surprise

• Unexpected material swaps: glass replaced with metal, cardboard with plastic

• Visual irony and humour as tools to grab attention

• Bold shelf presence designed to shock, confuse or amuse

Double Take Packaging works for brands that want to disrupt crowded categories or appeal to audiences who value boldness and humour (design by Agustín Z on 99designs by Vista).

Double Take Packaging is designed to stop shoppers in their tracks (design StanBranding on 99designs by Vista).

READY TO BRING THE PACKAGING TRENDS 2026 INTO YOUR BUSINESS?

Packaging in 2026 is all about balance. On one side, we see clarity, simplicity and designs that strip back the noise. On the other hand, there’s personality, imperfection and storytelling that feels human. Metallics and industrial forms project durability, while stamps, etchings and artist collaborations bring craft and individuality. Heritage cues are being reimagined for modern shelves, while AR, VR and even chaos-driven antidesign show just how far brands are willing to push for attention.

What ties these packaging design trends together is the drive to stand out in a saturated market by being more personal, more intentional and more real. Small business owners don’t need to reinvent their brand identity overnight. Even a subtle shift: a change in typography, a switch to textured stock, a foil accent or a new storytelling angle: can make your product feel timely without losing authenticity.

Experiment with these packaging trends in 2026, but remember two things: stay true to your brand and choose quality materials and printing that make your designs work hard in the real world. That’s where partnering with the right vendor makes all the difference.

About 99Designs by Vista 99designs by Vista is a global creative platform that makes it easy for clients and freelance designers to work together online. Since 2008, their freelance community has brought more than one million creative projects to life for thousands of genius entrepreneurs, savvy small business owners, and brands with big ideas. As part of the Vista family, they’re dedicated to helping small businesses thrive through expert design. Because good design makes great business.

This article originally appeared on their website: www.vistaprint.com/hub/designand-marketing-trends

IRISHPACKAGING and print directory 2026

PRODUCT & SERVICE INDEX

ALL PLASTIC SILOS & IBC’S

AIC Plastics

Industrial Packaging Ltd

Interpac

Paardekooper Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

SCHÜTZ (Ireland) Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

AGV SYSTEMS

Krones UK Ltd

BAGGING

Antalis Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

BAG SEALING

Carabay Packaging Products

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

QPM Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Versatile Packaging Ltd

BAG SEWING

Dollard Packaging Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

BAKERY CAKE CONTAINERS

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Celtic Sales Company Ltd

CoLab Packaging

Ginger Packaging Ltd

Troy Packaging

BANDING

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Troy Packaging

BARCODING / TRACEABILITY

Advanced Labels

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

Codico Distributors Ltd

CoLab Packaging

GS1 Ireland

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

BARCODE GUIDELINES

GS1 Ireland

JMC Packaging Ltd

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

BARCODE PRINTING & QUALITY

VERIFICATION

Advanced Labels

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

Codico Distributors Ltd

CoLab Packaging

Colorman Ireland Ltd

GS1 Ireland

JMC Packaging Ltd

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

BINS

Thorn Environmental Ltd

Troy Packaging

BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Irish Papers Ltd

Papertech Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Thorn Environmental Ltd

Troy Packaging

BRAND DEVELOPMENT

Antalis Ltd

CoLab Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

Troy Packaging

BULK PACKAGING

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Interpac

Hub Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

Versatile Packaging Ltd

CALIBRATION

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Troy Packaging

CARTON ERECTORS/CLOSERS

Antalis Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

Krones UK Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

CASE SEALING (TAPING)

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Hub Packaging

JMC Packaging Ltd

Krones UK Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

QPM Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

CHECKWEIGHERS

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

CODING & MARKING

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

CoLab Packaging

Codico Distributors Ltd

GS1 Ireland

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

QPM Ltd

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

COLD CHAIN PACKAGING

Carabay Packaging Products

JMC Packaging Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

COLOUR MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

CoLab Packaging

COMPOSTABLE BAGS, FILMS & SHRINK SLEEVES

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

QPM Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

CONSULTANCY

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Donoghue Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Leonard Little & Associates Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

QPM Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

CONTAINERS

BAGS

Fabric

Consort Case Company

Irish Papers Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Thorn Environmental Ltd

Troy Packaging

Jute

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

Laminates

Carabay Packaging Products

Irish Papers Ltd

Interpac

NPP Group Ltd

Papertech Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Thorn Environmental Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Paper

Antalis Ltd

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd

Ginger Packaging Ltd

Hub Packaging

Industrial Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

Papertech Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

Troy Packaging

Plastic

Antalis Ltd

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd

Ginger Packaging Ltd

Greiner Packaging Ltd

Industrial Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

Interpac

Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging

NPP Group Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Pre-Made Bags - Plain/Printed

Antalis Ltd

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Ginger Packaging Ltd

NPP Group Ltd

Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Recycled Bags

Antalis Ltd

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Ginger Packaging Ltd

Shabra Plastics / Recycling Ltd

BARRELS/DRUMS

Fibreboard

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Industrial Packaging Ltd

Interpac

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

Troy Packaging

Metal

Industrial Packaging Ltd

Interpac

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Plastic

Carabay Packaging Products

Charles Tennant Ireland

Consort Case Company

Donoghue Packaging

Gem Plastics

Industrial Packaging Ltd

Interpac

JMC Packaging Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

SCHÜTZ (Ireland) Ltd

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Troy Packaging

Wooden

Donoghue Packaging

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

BLISTER / CLAMSHELL PACKS

Paardekooper Ltd

Papertech Ltd

BOTTLES

Glass

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Troy Packaging

Plastic

Carabay Packaging Products

Celtic Sales Company Ltd

Charles Tennant Ireland

Gem Plastics

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Troy Packaging

BOXES

Cake

Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

CoLab Packaging

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Ginger Packaging Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging

NevPak

Paardekooper Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Cans

Antalis Ltd

Charles Tennant Ireland

Industrial Packaging Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Troy Packaging

Composites

Antalis Ltd

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

Troy Packaging

Corrugated

Antalis Ltd

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Celtic Sales Company Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Hub Packaging

Industrial Packaging Ltd

Interpac

Irish Papers Ltd

McGowans

Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging

NevPak

Paardekooper Ltd

SAICA Packaging Ireland

SAICA Pack Lurgan

SAICA Pack Warrenpoint

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

EPS

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Metal

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Interpac

Irish Papers Ltd

Paper

Antalis Ltd

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

CoLab Packaging

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

McGowans

Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging

NevPak

Paardekooper Ltd

Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Plastic

AIC Plastics

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Consort Case Company

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Industrial Packaging Ltd

Interpac

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Rigid Presentation Boxes

Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging

NevPak

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Snack Boxes

Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

CoLab Packaging

Dollard Packaging Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

McGowans

Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging

NevPak

Paardekooper Ltd

Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd

Wooden

AIC Plastics

Carabay Packaging Products

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Interpac

Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging

Paardekooper Ltd

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

BUCKETS/TUBS

Plastic

Carabay Packaging Products

Celtic Sales Company Ltd

Consort Case Company

Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd

Greiner Packaging Ltd

Industrial Packaging Ltd

Interpac

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Waddington Europe

Metal

Charles Tennant Ireland

Com-Plas International

Interpac

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

CARTONS

Cardboard

Antalis Ltd

Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd

CoLab Packaging

Colorman Ireland Ltd

Com-Plas International

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Hub Packaging

Interpac

Irish Papers Ltd

McGowans

Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging

NevPak

Paardekooper Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Waddington Europe

Plastic

AIC Plastics

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Com-Plas International

Consort Case Company

Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd

Greiner Packaging Ltd

Interpac

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Troy Packaging

Waddington Europe

CASES

Corrugated

Antalis Ltd

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd

Com-Plas International

Consort Case Company

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Industrial Packaging Ltd

Interpac

Irish Papers Ltd

McGowans

Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging

NevPak

Paardekooper Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

SAICA Packaging Ireland

SAICA Pack Lurgan

SAICA Pack Warrenpoint

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Metal

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Consort Case Company

Interpac

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Troy Packaging

Plastic

AIC Plastics

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Consort Case Company

Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd

Interpac

Irish Papers Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Smurfit Kappa

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Polystyrene

Carabay Packaging Products

Consort Case Company

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Wooden

Carabay Packaging Products

Consort Case Company

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Interpac

Paardekooper Ltd

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

CLOSURES

Metal

Antalis Ltd

Gem Plastics

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Troy Packaging

Plastic

Antalis Ltd

Charles Tennant Ireland

Consort Case Company

Gem Plastics

Greiner Packaging Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Troy Packaging

Taps

Antalis Ltd

Gem Plastics

The Packaging Centre Ltd

CRATES

Plastic

AIC Plastics

Carabay Packaging Products

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Interpac

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Wooden

AIC Plastics

Carabay Packaging Products

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Interpac

Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

JARS

Glass

Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Troy Packaging

Plastic

Carabay Packaging Products

Com-Plas International

Greiner Packaging Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Troy Packaging

PAPER CARRIERS

Antalis Ltd

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Ginger Packaging LtdIrish Papers Ltd

NevPak

Paardekooper Ltd

Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Troy Packaging

POUCHES

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Ginger Packaging LtdIrish Papers Ltd

Interpac

Nelipak Healthcare Packaging

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Troy Packaging

RECYCLED SACKS

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Ginger Packaging Ltd

Shabra Plastics / Recycling Ltd

SACKS

Antalis Ltd

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Ginger Packaging Ltd

Hub Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd

Troy Packaging

SACKS HEAVY DUTY

Antalis Ltd

Hub Packaging

Interpac

NPP Group Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd

Troy Packaging

TRAYS

Aluminium

AIC Plastics

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Com-Plas International

Ginger Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

QPM Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Paper

Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

CoLab Packaging

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Ginger Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

McGowans

NevPak

Paardekooper Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Plastic

AIC Plastics

AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd

Consort Case Company

Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Nelipak Healthcare Packaging

Paardekooper Ltd

QPM Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Thorn Environmental Ltd

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Waddington Europe

TUBES

Cardboard

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Hub Packaging

Industrial Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

Smufit Kappa Ireland Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Paper

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Industrial Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

Troy Packaging

Plastic

Carabay Packaging Products

Irish Papers Ltd

NPP Group Ltd

Troy Packaging

VIALS

Glass

Com-Plas International

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Troy Packaging

Plastic

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Com-Plas International

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Troy Packaging

CONTRACT PACKAGING

Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd

Canpak Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Colorman Ireland Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

McGowans

Obeeco Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

QPM Ltd

Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

CONTRACT PACKING

Canpak Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Colorman Ireland Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

JMC Packaging Ltd

QPM Ltd

CONVERTER

Carabay Packaging Products

Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd

EuroFoil Teo

Thorn Environmental Ltd

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Waddington Europe

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

DANGEROUS GOODS PACKAGING

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Industrial Packaging Ltd

Interpac

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

SCHÜTZ (Ireland) Ltd

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

Thorn Environmental Ltd

Troy Packaging

DANGEROUS GOODS PACKAGING

TESTING

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Industrial Packaging Ltd

Interpac

Thorn Environmental Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

DESIGNERS/CONSULTANTS

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd

CoLab Packaging

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Interpac

Irish Papers Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

DISTRIBUTION

Carabay Packaging Products

Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

DRUM & KEG WASHERS

Interpac

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

ECOMMERCE FULFILMENT

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

Troy Packaging

FIBC

Industrial Packaging Ltd

Interpac

Paardekooper Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

Troy Packaging

FLEXO PLATES

Alphagraphics

FLOW WRAPPERS

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

QPM Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

FLOW WRAPPING

Canpak Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

QPM Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

FMCG PACKAGING

Advanced Labels

Canpak Ltd

CoLab Packaging

Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd

Interpac

JMC Packaging Ltd

Krones UK Ltd

Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging

Paardekooper Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

Troy Packaging

Waddington Europe

FOAM IN PLACE

Donoghue Packaging

Troy Packaging

FOOD GRADE PACKAGING

Ginger Packaging Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

FORM FILL & SEAL

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

NPP Group Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Papertech Ltd

Troy Packaging

FULFILMENT

Canpak Ltd

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

GRAPHIC DESIGN

NevPak

Troy Packaging

HAND ASSEMBLY

Canpak Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Dollard Packaging Ltd

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

INDUSTRIAL WASHING SYSTEMS

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

INSPECTION SYSTEMS

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Krones UK Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

IRISH PRE-STRETCH FILM MANUFACTURERS

Carabay Packaging Products

Thorn Environmental Ltd

KAN BAN

Carabay Packaging Products

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Industrial Packaging Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

LABEL BUREAU

GS1 Ireland

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

LITHO LAM PACKAGING

Carabay Packaging Products

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

PROTECTIVE PACKAGING

Ginger Packaging Ltd

Hub Packaging

MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT

AUTO CARTONING SYSTEMS

Antalis Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Krones UK Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

BAG CLOSING MACHINERY

Antalis Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

CAPPING

Krones UK Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

CASE PACKING

Antalis Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Krones UK Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

Troy Packaging

CONVEYORS

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

Codico Distributors Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Krones UK Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

QPM Ltd

Versatile Packaging Ltd

DRUM LIFTING/REEL LIFTING

Interpac

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

FILLING

JMC Packaging Ltd

Krones UK Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

QPM Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Versatile Packaging Ltd

LABELLING

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Codico Distributors Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Krones UK Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

QPM Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

Versatile Packaging Ltd

MAP MACHINERY

JMC Packaging Ltd

QPM Ltd

Versatile Packaging Ltd

METAL DETECTORS/X-RAY MACHINES

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

QPM Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

NAILING & STAPLING EQUIPMENT

Carabay Packaging Products

Troy Packaging

PACKAGING MACHINERY

Advanced Labels

Abco Kovex Ltd

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Hub Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

ITW Packaging Systems

JMC Packaging Ltd

Krones UK Ltd

NPP Group Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

QPM Ltd

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

PROCESS EQUIPMENT

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Krones UK Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

SEALERS

Antalis Ltd

Hub Packaging

JMC Packaging Ltd

NevPak

Obeeco Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

SHRINK WRAPPERS

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Hub Packaging

ITW Packaging Systems

JMC Packaging Ltd

Krones UK Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

QPM Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

SLEEVING

Advanced Labels

Donoghue Packaging

Krones UK Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

STRAPPING MACHINES

Abco Kovex Ltd

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Donoghue Packaging

Hub Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

ITW Packaging Systems

JMC Packaging Ltd

NPP Group Ltd

Troy Packaging

THERMOFORMERS

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

QPM Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

TIPPING/TILTING EQUIPMENT

JMC Packaging Ltd

TRAY SEALERS

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

QPM Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

VACUUM PACKERS

Carabay Packaging Products

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

QPM Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

WEIGHING & CHECKING

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

QPM Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

ENVELOPES & MAIL PACKAGING

Antalis Ltd

Hub Packaging

Troy Packaging

MAIL ORDER BAGS

Hub Packaging

Paardekooper Ltd

Troy Packaging

MARKETING ROADMAPS

Colorman Ireland Ltd

MATERIALS HANDLING

Carabay Packaging Products

Irish Papers Ltd

Interpac

QPM Ltd

Toyota Material Handling Ireland

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

MEDICAL / PHARMACEUTICAL

Carabay Packaging Products

Colorman Ireland Ltd

Interpac

Irish Papers Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

MOULDING

Troy Packaging

NESTED TRAYS, CANS, TUBES

Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

NON-WOVEN PP

Paardekooper Ltd

Papertech Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

OVER WRAPPING

JMC Packaging Ltd

Troy Packaging

PACKAGING DESIGN SPECIALISTS

AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd

CoLab Packaging

Donoghue Packaging

Paardekooper Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

PACKAGING MATERIALS

ADHESIVES

AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd

Alphagraphics

Antalis Ltd

CoLab Packaging

H.B Fuller / NAA Ltd

Krones UK Ltd

Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging

AIRPAQ ENDCAPS

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

BAMBOO PULP

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

BESPOKE PROMOTIONAL LABELS

Advanced Labels

Antalis Ltd

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

McGowans

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

CARD

Advanced Labels

Antalis Ltd

CoLab Packaging

Colorman Ireland Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

McGowans

NevPak

Papertech Ltd

CONVOLUTED FOAM

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

DIGITAL LABELS

Advanced Labels

Antalis Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

FOAM UNDERLAY

Carabay Packaging Products

Troy Packaging

INK

Alphagraphics

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

L SEALING

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

LABELS

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Codico Distributors Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Hub Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

LAMINATES

Antalis Ltd

EuroFoil Teo

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Papertech Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

LEAFLETS

Colorman Ireland Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

McGowans

LEAFLET LABELS

Colorman Ireland Ltd

McGowans

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

LINERLESS LABELS

Advanced Labels

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

Versatile Packaging Ltd

LITHO LAMINATED BOARD/FLUTE

Colorman Ireland Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

METAL FOILS

Carabay Packaging Products

Colorman Ireland Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Papertech Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

MISCELLANEOUS

Advanced Labels

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

PAPER

AB Converters Ltd

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Dollard Packaging Ltd

EuroFoil Teo

Irish Papers Ltd

NevPak

Paardekooper Ltd

Papertech Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

PLASTIC/POLYMERS

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Gem Plastics

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

NPP Group Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

Papertech Ltd

QPM Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Waddington Europe

POLYETHYLENE FOAM

Antalis Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Hub Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

RFID LABELS

GS1 Ireland

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

TAPES

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Ginger Packaging Ltd

Hub Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

NPP Group Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

Papertech Ltd

QPM Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

WRAPPING

Abco Kovex Ltd

AB Converters Ltd

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Ginger Packaging Ltd

Hub Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

ITW Packaging Systems

JMC Packaging Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

QPM Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

PACKAGING INTEGRITY TESTING

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Nelipak Healthcare Packaging

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

PACKAGING TESTING

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

PALLETS

AIC Plastics

Carabay Packaging Products

Com-Plas International

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Interpac

Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Smurfit Kappa Ltd

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

PALLET LABELLING

Codico Disributors Ltd

GS1 Ireland

JMC Packaging Ltd

PALLET LINERS

Antalis Ltd

Hub Packaging

JMC Packaging Ltd

Mid-Cork Pallets and Packaging

NPP Group Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

PALLET LINERS (WATERPROOF)

JMC Packaging Ltd

Papertech Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

PALLET WRAPPING

Abco Kovex Ltd

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Hub Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

NPP Group Ltd

QPM Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

FIBRE/CORE PALLETS

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

PLASTIC CUPS

Carabay Packaging Products

Greiner Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Thorn Environmental Ltd

PLASTIC GLASSES

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Irish Papers Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

PLASTIC IBC

AIC Plastics

Donoghue Packaging

Gem Plastics

Industrial Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

SCHÜTZ (Ireland) Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

Troy Packaging

POLYBAGGING

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Hub Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

QPM Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

POLYESTER REEL/SHEET MATERIAL

Carabay Packaging Products

Papertech Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

Troy Packaging

Xtrupak Ltd

POLYURETHANE FOAM

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Industrial Packaging Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

P.O.S.

McGowans

NevPak

Xtrupak

PRINT & APPLY LABELLING

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

Codico Distributors Ltd

Colorman Ireland Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

PRINTED SLEEVES

CoLab Packaging

Colorman Ireland Ltd

Hub Packaging

JMC Packaging Ltd

KPS Colour Print Ltd

NevPak

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

Paardekooper Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Waddington Europe

PRINTING

AB Converters Ltd

Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Codico Disributors Ltd

CoLab Packaging

Colorman Ireland Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

EuroFoil Teo

Irish Papers Ltd

KPS Colour Print Ltd

NevPak

NPP Group Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

Xtrupak Ltd

PRINTING & SIGNAGE CONSUMABLES

Alphagraphics

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

PRODUCT COLLATION

AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd

PRODUCT SCREENING

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

Colorman Ireland Ltd

RECYCLED RIGID APET AND RPET SHEET

FILMS

Waddington Europe

Xtrupak Ltd

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

Carabay Packaging Products

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Carabay Packaging Products

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

RESEALABLE

Carabay Packaging Products

Com-Plas International

Irish Papers Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

Papertech Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

RETAIL READY PACKAGING

AB Converters Ltd

AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

Interpac

JMC Packaging Ltd

QPM Ltd

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Waddington Europe

REUSABLE BAGS

AB Converters Ltd

Abco Kovex Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Irish Papers Ltd

NPP Group Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

ROBOTICS / PALLETISERS

Carabay Packaging Products

Krones UK Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

ROBOTIC PICK & PLACE

AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

QPM Ltd

PRODUCT COLLATION

JMC Packaging Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

QPM Ltd

SECURITY TAPES

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Hub Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

McGowans

NPP Group Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

SERVICES

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

QPM Ltd

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

SHIP TO SUPPLIER

Advanced Labels

Carabay Packaging Products

Colorman Ireland Ltd

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

SHRINK SLEEVES

Carabay Packaging Products

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

NPP Group Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

QPM Ltd

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

SHRINK TUBING

NPP Group Ltd

Troy Packaging

SHRINK WRAPPING

Abco Kovex Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd

Colorman Ireland Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Hub Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

NPP Group Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

QPM Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Versatile Packaging Ltd

SINGLE SOURCE VENDOR

Carabay Packaging Products

Dollard Packaging Ltd

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

SPECIAL CASES/BOXES FOR TRANSPORTATION, STACKING, STORAGE, PRESENTATION AND ASSORTING & ORGANISING

AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Consort Case Company

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

McGowans

Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Smurfit Westrock Ireland

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Versatile Packaging Ltd

STERILE BARRIER PACKAGING

Papertech Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

STORAGE

Carabay Packaging Products

Colorman Ireland Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

NPP Group Ltd

SCHÜTZ (Ireland) Ltd

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

STRAPPING

Abco Kovex Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Hub Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

ITW Packaging Systems

JMC Packaging Ltd

NPP Group Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

STRETCH FILM

Abco Kovex Ltd

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Celtic Sales Company Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

ITW Packaging System

JMC Packaging Ltd

NPP Group Ltd

QPM Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

The Packaging Centre Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Versatile Packaging Ltd

STRETCH TUBING

Antalis Ltd

NPP Group Ltd

SUPPLIER TO THE TRADE

AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Com-Plas International

JMC Packaging Ltd

McGowans

NevPak

NPP Group Ltd

QPM Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

SUPPLIER OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC & PACKAGING

AB Converters Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Consort Case Company

Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd

Interpac

JMC Packaging Ltd

NPP Group Ltd

Papertech Ltd

QPM Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

TAGS

Advanced Labels

Antalis Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

Troy Packaging

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

TAMPER EVIDENT PACKAGING

Advanced Labels

Antalis Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

CoLab Packaging

Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd

Interpac

JMC Packaging Ltd

NPP Group Ltd

Obeeco Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

QPM Ltd

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie)

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Waddington Europe

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

TESTING FACILITY (ISTA LAB)

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

THERMOFORMABLE PACKAGING

AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Consort Case Company

Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd

JMC Packaging Ltd

Nelipak Healthcare Packaging

Obeeco Ltd

Paardekooper Ltd

Papertech Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Waddington Europe

Xtrupak Ltd

THERMOFORMABLE SHEET

AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd

Consort Case Company

Troy Packaging

Versatile Packaging Ltd

Waddington Europe

Xtrupak Ltd

TRACK & TRACE SOLUTIONS

GS1 Ireland

NPP Group Ltd

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Troy Packaging

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

TRADE MANUFACTURERS

Consort Case Company

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

TRAINING

GS1 Ireland

JMC Packaging Ltd

Leonard Little & Associates Ltd

Troy Packaging

TRANSPORT/LOGISTICS

/WAREHOUSING

Advanced Labels

Dollard Packaging Ltd

Donoghue Packaging

Irish Papers Ltd

McGowans

NPP Group Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

TRAY PALLET IBC WASHERS

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

TURNKEY PROJECTS

Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Paardekooper Ltd

QPM Ltd

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

VACUUM FORMED PACKAGING

AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Consort Case Company

Irish Papers Ltd

QPM Ltd

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

Versatile Packaging Ltd

VACUUM LIFT AIDS

Troy Packaging

WASTE MANAGEMENT /RECYCLING

Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd

Carabay Packaging Products

Donoghue Packaging

Interpac

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

Repak Ltd

Shabra Plastics / Recycling Ltd

Thorn Environmental Ltd

Troy Packaging

UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

IRISHPACKAGING and print directory 2026

COMPANY LISTINGS

AABB LTD (ROBOTICS BUSINESS)

Address: Orion House, Maidstone Road, Kingston, Keynes, MK10 0BD, UK.

Tel: (0044)1908 350 300

Email: robotics@gb.abb.co.uk

Web: www.abb.com/robotics

ABCO KOVEX LTD

Address: Swords Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin.

Tel: (01) 807 7600

Email: sales@abcokovex.com

Web: www.abcokovex.com

Business: Manufacturer and distributor of end-of-line packaging, materials and machinery.

ACE CORRUGATED

Address: Glabolie, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan.

Tel: (042) 966 5544

Email: sales@acecorrugated.com

Web: www.acecorrugated.com

ADVANCED LABELS

Address: Unit 126 Baldoyle Ind. Est. Baldoyle, Dublin 13.

Tel: (01) 832 1335

Email: sales@alabels.ie

Web: www.advancedlabels.ie

Business: We are an AA+ BRC Accredited Label Printer suppling quality labels to Irish business for over 30 years in our purpose built facility in Dublin. Supplying the Retail, Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical sector with labels, plain or printed up to 8 colours on one of our digital or flexographic presses. We use a wide range of Adhesives and materials including compostable and recycled materials.

Contact: Our sales team.

ADVANCED PACKAGING MACHINERY LTD

Address: 718 Northwest Business Park (4), Ballycoolin, Dublin 15.

Tel: 00353 (0) 1861 2141

Email: info@test.ie

Web: www.packagingmachinery.ie

Business: Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd. are an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and Irelands leading supplier of inspection, detection, weighing and packaging solutions. Our products and services are strategically designed to provide optimum performance and exceed your quality expectations.

AIC PLASTICS

Address: The Woodlands, Carrigmore, Ballineen, Co. Cork.

Tel: (023) 884 7333

Email: info@aicplastics.com

Web: www.aicplastics.com

Business: Plastic and aluminium pallets, boxes, totes, storage boxes, stacking containers. Dolav boxes.

Contact: Joe O’Flynn

AIP THERMOFORM PACKAGING LTD.

Address: Unit 1, Ballymaley Business Park, Barefield, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 Y657.

Tel: (065) 686 4486

Email: info@aip.ie

Web: www.aip.ie

Business: AiP Packaging is dedicated to the design and manufacture of customised thermoform products for the Electronic, Pharmaceutical and Retail sectors. The company is driven to provide a quality product using recycled and recyclable materials keeping customers up to date with environmental considerations within the sector.

Contact: John Mulleady, Managing Director

ALPHAGRAPHICS

Address: Unit 3, Beechill Industrial Park, 96 Beechill Road, Belfast, BT87QN.

Tel: +44 28 9049 2249

Email: info@ag-ni.com

Web: www.aginks.com

Business: Printing, packaging and signage consumables.

ALS IDENTIFY

Address: Unit 6, Plato Park, Damastown Road, Dublin 15.

Tel: (01) 824 2643

Email: service@alsidentify.ie

Web: www.labelling.ie

AMCOR FLEXIBLES SLIGO

Address: Finisklin Industrial Estate, Sligo.

Tel: (071) 916 1354

Web: www.amcor.com

ANTALIS LTD

Address: Unit 11, Century Business Park, Finglas, Dublin 11.

Tel: (01) 876 3100

Email: dublin@antalis.ie

Web: www.antalis.ie

Business: Paper and packaging merchant.

Contact: Iain Cunningham, Head of Packaging

ATLAS PRINT

& PACKAGING LTD

Address: Bray Business Park, Southern Cross, Bray, Co. Wicklow.

Tel: (01) 286 0477

Email: jim@atlasprint.ie

AVERY DENNISON MATERIALS (IRELAND) LTD

Address: Unit 35, Fonthill Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

Tel: (01) 642 6500

Web: www.averydennison.com

AVONCOURT PACKAGING

LTD

Address: Unit 2, Ballycurreen Ind Estate, Airport Road, Co. Cork.

Tel: (021) 496 5691

Email: info@avoncourt.com

Web: www.avoncourt.com

Business: Vacuum and pressure formed plastic packaging.

BBENSON BOX CO. (IRL) LTD.

Address: Killaloe, Co. Clare.

Tel: (061) 376 119

Email: keith@bensonbox.ie

Contact: Managing Director: Keith Benson

BERLIN PACKAGING IRELAND LTD.

Address: Unit A2, Three Rock Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Sandyford, Dublin 18.

Tel: (01) 295 7137

Email: sales.dublin.ie@berlinpackaging.com

Web: www.alpack.ie

BORAN PACKAGING

Address: Johnstown, Naas, Co. Kildare.

Tel: (045) 852 020

Web: www.boran.ie

Business: Flexible packaging.

BOXPAK LTD

Address: 65 Church Road,Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT36 7LR, UK.

Tel: (0044) 28 903 65421

Email: info@boxpak.co.uk

Web: www.boxpak.co.uk

Business: Printed folded cartons and aluminium foil containers.

BOYLAN LABEL & PRINT GROUP LTD

Address: Newfoundwell Road, Yellowbatter, Drogheda, Co. Louth.

Tel: (041) 983 4820

Web: www.boylanprintgroup.ie

Business: Heat Set Web, sheet litho printing and flexo roll labels.

BUNZL IRISH MERCHANTS

Address: Unit D9, Horizon Logistic Park, Harristown, Swords, Co. Dublin.

Tel: (01) 816 4800

Email: queries@bunzlireland.ie

Web: www.bunzlireland.ie

Business: Bunzl Irish Merchants is a leading supplier of foodservice disposables, washroom systems, hygiene & janitorial supplies as well as beverage and retail solutions within Ireland.

CCAMPBELL PACKAGING LTD

Address: 1 Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.

Tel: (01) 493 2216

Email: sales@campbellpackaging.com

Web: www.campbellpackaging.com

CANPAK LTD

Address: Unit G, Merrywell Business Park, Ballymount Road, Dublin 12.

Tel: (01) 450 1724

Email: info@canpak.ie

Web: www.canpak.ie

Business: Packaging Service.

Contact: Rory Breen, M.D.

CARABAY PACKAGING PRODUCTS

Address: Unit 1-5, Liosban Industrial Estate, Tuam Road, Co. Galway, H91 C793.

Tel: (091) 773 370

Email: sales@carabay.ie

Web: carabay.ie

Contact: Sales Director: Kenneth Casburn

CELTIC SALES CO LTD.

Address: 203 Northwest Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.

Tel: 01 8293944

Email: sales@celticsales.ie

CHARLES TENNANT IRELAND

Address: Charles Tennant & Co. (Eire) Ltd., Unit J, Aerodrome Business Park, Rathcoole, Dublin, D24 FP89.

Tel: (01) 451 4099

Email: sales@ctennant.ie

Web: www.charlestennant.com

Business: Your Trusted Chemical Distributor Across the Aerospace, Building, Food Ingredients, Packaging, Agriculture, Chemical, Surface Coatings & Pharmaceutical Sectors.

CODICO DISTRIBUTORS LTD

Address: Cleaboy Business Park, Old Kilmeaden Road, Co. Waterford.

Tel: (051) 379933

Email: info@codico-distributors.com

Web: www.codico-distributors.com

Business: Printers for the packaging industry.

COLAB PACKAGING

Address: Unit E1 Ballymount Ind Est, Walkinstown, Dublin 12, D12 WR60.

Tel: + 353 (0) 1 419 6766

Email: hello@colabpackaging.com

Web: www.colabpackaging.com

Business: We service Tech, Pharma, Animal Health, Med Tech, Food & Drink and Gifting sectors. We are a 9001 and 27001 accredited business.

Contact: Sales Director: Antoinette Kelly

COLORMAN (IRELAND) LTD

Address: 1-7 Broombridge Industrial Estate, Broombridge, Dublin 11, D11 X064.

Tel: (01) 882 1100

Web: www.colorman.ie

Business: Printing and Packaging.

COM-PLAS INTERNATIONAL

Address: Unit F5 & F6, Southern Link Business Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland, W91 RT9P.

Tel: +353 (0)45 874 088

Email: sales@complas.ie

Web: www.complas.ie

Business: Packaging products for food, pharma and chemical industries.

CONSORT CASE COMPANY

Address: Unit 17-20 Waterford IDA, Cork Road, Waterford.

Tel: (051) 895 191

Email: info@consortgroup.ie

Web: www.consortgroup.ie

Business: Carrying case manufacturers and contract vacuum formers.

CORCORAN CHEMICALS LTD

Address: 17 Parkgate Street, D08 NRP2.

Tel: (01) 633 0400

Fax: (01) 679 3521

Email: info@corcoran-group.com

Web: www.corcoran-group.com

Business: Distributors of raw materials for the food, pharmaceutical, polymer & chemical industry.

Contact: Sales

CORCORAN PRODUCTS (IRL) LTD

Address: Unit 12, Northern Cross Business Park, Finglas, D11 DC67, Ireland.

Tel: (01) 864 4422

Email: info@corcoran-group.com

Web: www.corcoran-group.com

Business: Suppliers of packaging to the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industry.

Contact: Derek Lennon

CORRUGATED CONTAINERS IRELAND LTD

Address: Beechmount Industrial Estate, Navan, Co. Meath.

Tel: (046) 902 7726

Email: sales@corrugatedcontainers.ie

Web: www.corrugatedcontainers.ie

DDACHSER IRELAND LTD

Address: Blackchurch Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, D24 C796.

Tel: +353 1 401 3333

Email: dachser.ireland@dachser.com

Web: www.dachser.ie

Business: With our comprehensive European road transport network of system and charter service, as well as a homogeneous structure of branches, subsidiaries and partner companies, we will support you in fulfilling your logistics requirements reliably, cost-effectively and on time. We transport your groupage, your full or partial loads and manage your procurement and distribution, both Europe-wide and national, to the highest level.

DIGI LABELS

Address: Mullingar Business Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.

Tel: (044) 934 3746

Web: www.digi.ie

Business: Self-adhesive labels

DOLLARD PACKAGING LTD

Address: Unit 6-11 Eklad Park, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Dublin 17.

Tel: (01) 847 0044

Email: sales@dollard-packaging.ie

Web: www.dollard-packaging.ie

Business: Manufacturers of printed Folding Cartons.

DONOGHUE PACKAGING

Address: Donpack Business Park, Bandon, Co. Cork.

Tel: (023) 884 2111

Fax: (023) 884 1211

Email: donpack@donpack.ie

Web: www.donpack.com

Business: Manufacturers of Corrugated, Foam & Wooden Packaging Products.

Contact: David Donoghue

EEARTH 2 EARTH

Address: 501, Northwest Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15.

Tel: +353 1 8615001

Email: info@earth2earth.com

Web: www.earth2earth.com

ELLIOTT BAXTER BOARD

Address: Unit 502A, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.

Tel: (01) 401 0008

Email: dublinsales@ebbgroup.com

Web: www.ebbgroup.com

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Address: Europe House, Chatham Street, Dublin 2.

Tel: (01) 634 1111

Email: COMM-IE-INFO-REQUEST@ ec.europa.eu

Web: www.euireland.ie

FFESTO

Address: Unit 5, Sandyford Park, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18.

Tel: (01) 295 4955

Email: sales_ie@festo.com

Web: www.festo.com/ie

FLINT PRINT GROUP IRE. LTD

Address: Calmount Park, Calmount Road, Ballymount, Dublin 12, Ireland.

Tel: (01) 574 3000

Web: www.flintgrp.com

GGEM PLASTICS LTD

Address: Ballyhaise Road, Cavan, Co. Cavan.

Tel: (049) 433 1077

Email: GEM-Sales@schuetz.net

Web: www.gemplastics.ie

Business: Manufacture of plastic containers

GINGER PACKAGING LTD

Address: 23C Greenhills Industrial Estate, Walkinstown, Dublin, D12 E654.

Tel: (01) 429 8100

Email: hello@gingerpack.ie

Web: www.gingerpack.ie

Business: We are a family owned business with 70+ years’ experience of providing quality and cost effective packaging solutions across Ireland. We have particular expertise in the supply of food grade, plastic, paper and protective packaging.

Contact: David Cosgrove, Director

GREINER PACKAGING LTD

Address: Killyman Road, Industrial Estate, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, BT 71 6LN, Northern Ireland.

Tel: (0044) 28 8772 3131

Email: Sales.Dungannon@greiner-gpi.com

Web: www.greiner-gpi.com

GS1 IRELAND

Address: Second Floor, The Merrion Centre, Nutley Lane, Donnybrook, Dublin 4.

Tel: (01) 208 0660

Fax: (01) 208 0670

Email: info@gs1ie.org

Web: www.gs1ie.org

Business: Global Supply Chain Standards Body.

Contact: Helpdesk Manager: Karen Murphy Director of Standards & Solutions: Denis O’Brien Chief Executive Officer: Siobháin Duggan

HHEIDELBERG GRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

Address: 1 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, UB11 1EZ

Tel: +44 (0) 844 892 2010

Web: www.heidelberg.com

Business: Industrial - Manufacturer of Printing

Contact: Marketing Manager: Eirini Spanou

HUB PACKAGING

Address: 11 Newry Road, Rathfriland, Co. Down, BT345AL

Tel: NI: 028 4175 4977

ROI: +3531 866 0136

Email: sales@hub-packaging.com

Web: www.hub-packaging.com

Business: Wholesale/Industrial Packaging Supplier

Contact: Head of Sales: Greg Brennan

IID TECHNOLOGY LTD

Address: Unit 4 Newgrange Business Park, Donore Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth.

Tel: (041) 983 3816

Web: www.idtech.ie

Business: High-tech manufacturer of adhesive and non-adhesive materials.

IMS LABELS

Address: 53 Bracken Road, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin 18.

Tel: (01) 295 4544

Email: info@ims.ie

Web: www.ims.ie

Business: Manufacturer of labels, distributor of printing and application label systems.

INDAVER

Address: Ist Floor, The Highline Bakers Point, Pottery Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 KW29.

Tel: (01) 280 4534

Email: info@indaver.ie

Web: www.indaver.ie

INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING LTD

Address: Killarney Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 X3T6, Ireland.

Tel: +353 1 286 4010

Email: sales@industrialpackaging.ie

Web: www.industrialpackaging.ie

Business: Manufacturer of UN certified industrial containers for pharma, chemicals and food as well as cardboard cores & tubes for industry.

INTERPAC

Address: 67E Heather Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Sandyford, Dublin D18 NV90.

Tel: (01) 294 0600

Email: taylor@interpac.ie

Web: www.interpac.ie

Business: Interpac provides a complete range of UN-approved packaging solutions from steel drums, fibreboard boxes, IBCs and FIBCs, to labels, placards, and packaging materials, sustainable options available & Our services support businesses with compliance and safety, offering expert packing & repacking, dangerous goods consultancy & audits, and tailored training courses covering ADR, IATA, IMDG and lithium battery regulations

Contact: Director: Taylor Sutton

IRISH PAPERS LTD

Address: Unit 74, Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Dublin 13.

Tel: (01) 839 3144

Web: www.irishpapers.ie

Business: Paper and Packaging goods.

ITW CROP PACKAGING SYSTEMS

Address: IDA Industrial Estate, Courtown Rd, Gorey, Co. Wexford.

Tel: (053) 942 2990

Web: www.silawrap.ie

JJFC MANUFACTURING CO. LTD

Address: Weir Road, Tuam, Co. Galway.

Tel: (093) 240 66

Email: info@jfcgroup.ie

Web: www.jfcgroup.ie

JFK DISPOSABLES LTD

Address: Unit 4, Ballinaskea Yard, Dublin Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow.

Tel: (040) 223 578

Email: info@jfkdisposables.ie

Web: www.jfkdisposables.ie

JMC PACKAGING LTD

Address: 37 Seagoe Industrial Estate, Craigavon, Co. Armagh, BT63 5QE.

Tel: (028) 3839 1723

Email: sales@jmcpackaging.co.uk

Web: www.jmcpackaging.co.uk

KKEMPIS SALES LTD

Address: Jamestown Business Park, Jamestown Road, Finglas, Dublin 11.

Tel: (01) 864 1900

Email: sales@kempis.com

Web: www.kempis.com

Business: Manufacturer of paper rolls, specialist paper and stationery.

KPS COLOUR PRINT LTD

Address: Knock, Claremorris, Co. Mayo.

Tel: (094) 938 8231

Email: anne@kpscolourprint.com

Web: www.kpspackaging.com

Contact: Brendan Salmon, Managing Director

KRONES UK LTD.

Address: Westregen House, Great Bank Road, Wingates Industrial Park, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3XB.

Tel: +44 1942 845000

Email: sales@krones.co.uk

Web: www.krones.com

Business: Packaging, Process, Logistics & Recycling Solutions

Contact: Richard Hodgkinson, Sales Director.

LLABEL CRAFT

Address: 10 Dublin Business Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14.

Tel: (01) 295 1855

Email: sales@label-craft.com

Web: www.label-craft.com

LABEL TECH LTD

Address: Unit A2 - A3, IDA Industrial Estate, Santry Avenue, Dublin 9.

Tel: (01) 842 1700

Email: solutions@labeltech.ie

Web: www.labeltech.ie

Business: Manufacture of labels.

LABEL WORLD LTD

Address: Unit 2 Feltrim Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin.

Tel: (01) 890 0244

Email: sales@labelworld.ie

Web: www.labelworld.ie

Business: Label printer, thermal transfer and foil, barcode, consecutive numbering, adhesives.

LAWCO PACKAGING SYSTEMS LTD

Address: Unit 8, 151 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle, Dublin 13.

Tel: (01) 832 6632

Email: info@lawcopackaging.ie

Web: www.lawcopackaging.ie

LEONARD LITTLE & ASSOCIATES LTD

Address: Grafton Buildings, 34 Grafton Street, Dublin 2.

Tel: +353 87 9086123

Email: info@leonardlittleassociates.com

Web: www.leonardlittleassociates.com

Business: -Packaging Consultancy -Packaging Training Courses

Contact: David Little, Managing Director

LETTER-TEC IRELAND LTD

Address: Springhill House, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork.

Tel: (021) 488 3370

Web: www.lettertec.com

Business: Printing and binding.

MMCC CASTLEBAR

Address: Breaffy Road Business Park, Breaffy Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

Tel: (094) 902 6622

Web: www.mcclabel.com/en/plants/ ie/mcc-castlebar

Business: Printing - digital, litho and personalisation.

MCGOWANS

Address: 3 IDA Industrial Estate, Poppintree, Dublin 11, D11 EPR2.

Tel: (01) 410 6700

Email: hello@mcgowansprint.com

Web: www.mcgowansprint.com

Business: Printing: POS Display, Packaging, Commercial Print, Outdoor, Advertising.

MCLERNON PACKAGING

Address: Fox and Geese House, Naas Road, Dublin 22.

Tel: (01) 450 4121

Web: www.mclernonpackaging.ie

NELIPAK HEALTHCARE PACKAGING

Address: Unit 6D, Mervue Business Park, Mervue, Galway.

Kilbeggan Road, Clara, Co Offaly, R35 F583.

1 Acorn Road, Campsie Industrial Estate, Derry BT47 3GQ, Northern Ireland.

Tel: (091) 757 152 +335 57 933 1888

MID CORK PALLETS & PACKAGING

Address: Clondrohid, Macroom, Co. Cork. Oranstown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath.

Tel: (026) 41311 (01) 825 2059

Email: sales@midcorkpallets.com

Web: www.midcorkpallets.com

Business: Established in 1978, Mid Cork Pallets & Packaging (MCP) is one of the leading manufacturers of pallets, distributor of packaging and supplier of storage solutions in Ireland. With two strategically located manufacturing, warehousing and distribution facilities in Cork and Meath, MCP prides itself on providing a dependable, reliable, efficient and cost effective service to our growing customer base. Contact us today to speak with one of our dedicated Sales team. Contact: sales@midcorkpallets.com

Email: info@nelipak.com

Web: www.nelipak.com

Business: We are a global provider to the life sciences industry, providing innovative packaging solutions and complementary products and services to the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Contact: info@nelipak.com

NEVPAK

Address: Unit 34, Gorey Business Park, Co. Wexford.

Tel: 053 9412017

Email: info@NevPak.ie

Web: www.NevPak.ie

Business: Packaging Innovation Group

NPP PACKAGING SYSTEMS

Address: Unit 2, Vantage Business Park, Coldwinters, Dublin 11. D11 WP2P.

Tel: (01) 880 9299

Email: sales@npp.ie

Web: www.npp.ie

NAA LTD/H.B. FULLER

Address: Crosslands Business Park, Lr. Ballymount Road, Dublin 12, D12E292.

Tel: (01) 460 0064

Email: info@naa.ie

Web: www.naa.ie

Contact: Sales Manager: Allen Paul

Business: Packaging Materials, Machinery & Systems, Parts, Service & Engineering.

OOBEECO LTD

Address: Annaville Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.

Tel: +353 1 278 2323

Email: sales@obeeco.ie

Web: www.obeeco.ie

PPAARDEKOOPER LTD

Address: Boland Ind Park, Mallow Road, Cork. T23 RHP7

Tel: (021) 430 5844

Email: info@paardekooper.ie

Business: Packaging and Disposables

PAPERTECH LTD.

Address: Block B, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth. Co. Kildare

Tel: (01) 460 4363

Email: info@papertech.ie

Web: www.papertech.ie

Business: Specialised technical papers, non-woven, plastic and film laminates (plain and printed) for food, medical and industrial applications.

PAXXUS

Address: Ballyvourney, Macroom, Co. Cork.

Tel: (026) 456 00

Web: www.paxxus.com

PPI ADHESIVE PRODUCTS LTD

Address: Waterford Industrial Estate, Co. Waterford.

Tel: (051) 590 400

Web: www.ppiadhesiveproducts.com

Business: Manufacturer of self-adhesive tapes and products.

PRINT & DISPLAY LTD

Address: Unit 80 Cookstown Industrial Estate, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Tel: (01) 413 1400

Email: info@printanddisplay.ie

Web: www.pdvisual.ie

Business: Screen printing of posters and point-of-sale material.

PRO AMPAC

Address: Gweedore Business Park, Derrybeg, Co. Donegal.

Tel: (074) 953 2790

Web: www.proampac.com

QQPM LTD

Address: Unit 12, Robinhood Business Park, Robinhood Road, Dublin 22.

Tel: (01) 450 2421

Email: sales@qpm.ie

Web: www.qpm.ie

QUALPACK LTD

Address: Unit 3, St. Nicholas House, Crossagalla Ind Est, Ballysimon Road, Co. Limerick.

Tel: (061) 440 241

Email: sales@qualpack.net

Web: www.qualpack.net

QUITMANN O’NEILL PACKAGING LTD

Address: St. Brendan’s Road, Portumna, Co. Galway, H53 HX51.

Tel: (090) 97 41148

Email: sales@quitmannoneill.com

Web: www.quitmannoneill.com

Business: Packaging Stockist & Distributors.

Contact: David O’Neill (086) 699 2693 Shane McEnroy (085) 802 2626 Michelle Lucas (086) 044 9974

RREACH PACKAGING

Address: Reach Group, Unit E, Greenogue Logistics Pk, Newcastle Road, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.

Tel: (023) 885 8107

Email: custservices@reachpackaging.ie

Web: www.reachpackaging.ie

REPAK LTD

Address: Red Cow Interchange Estate, 1 Ballymount Road, Clondalkin, Dublin D22 HW67.

Tel: (01) 467 0190

Email: info@repak.ie

Web: www.repak.ie

Business: Repak was established through a voluntary agreement between industry and the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government as industry’s response to the producer responsibility obligations placed on Ireland by the EU Directive on Packaging Waste (94/62/EC). Operating on a not-for-profit basis, Repak gives producers legal compliance with their obligation to fund the recovery and recycling of their used packaging. The fees our members pay us are used to fund the recovery and recycling of the packaging on the goods or services they provide to their customers. Repak is the only government approved packaging compliance scheme under the Waste Management Packaging Regulations 2007.

SSAICA PACK IRELAND

Address: Ashbourne Industrial Estate, Ashbourne, Co. Meath.

Tel: (01) 801 0400

Email: michael.shaw@saica.com

Web: www.saica.com

SAICA PACK LURGAN

Address: 16 Robert Street, Lurgan, Co. Armagh, BT66 8BE.

Tel: (0044) 28 3832 4222

Web: www.saica.com

SAICA PACK WARRENPOINT

Address: Newry Road, Warrenpoint, Newry, BT34 3LB.

Tel: (0044) 28 4175 2671

Email: michael.shaw@saica.com

Web: www.saica.com

SCHÜTZ (IRELAND) LTD

Address: Townamore, Killala, Co. Mayo.

Tel: (096) 330 44

Email: info1ireland@schuetz.net

Web: www.schuetz.net

Business: Production and supply of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) and PE Drums.

Contact: John Forkin, General Manager.

SEALPACK LTD

Address: Jamestown Industrial Centre, Inchicore, Dublin 8.

Tel: (01) 453 4387

Email: info@sealpack.ie

Web: www.sealpack.ie

Business: Specialists in labelling solutions for hospital laboratories and medical device sectors.

SIGNODE PACKAGING SYSTEMS

Address: IDA Industrial Estate, Courtown Road, Mill Lands, Gorey, Co Wexford.

Tel: (053) 942 2990

Web: www.signodesealstrap.ie

SMARTPLY EUROPE LTD

Address: Gorteens, Co. Kilkenny.

Tel: (051) 851 233

Web: www.smartply.com

SMURFIT WESTROCK IRELAND

Address: Dublin, Lurgan, Arklow, Belfast, Cork, Galway, Display (Dublin)

Tel: (01) 409 0000

Email: rory.omahony@smurfitwestrock.ie Web: www.smurfitwestrock.ie

Contact: Rory O’Mahony, Sales Manager

STEWART FOIL LTD

SHABRA PLASTICS & RECYCLING LTD

Address: Killycard Industrial Estate, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, A75 AE22.

Tel: (042) 974 9444

Email: enquiries@shabra.com

Web: www.shabra.com

Business: Specialists in plastics recycling, reprocessing & manufacturing. Operating fully integrated, closed-loop system transforming waste plastic into high-quality recycled products - bags, sacks, disposable, catering & paper products. Leading recycler of PET, HDPE & LDPE, recycling over 10,000 tonnes annually, & operate across Ireland, NI, UK & APAC.

Contact: Jude Torley, CEO

SHERPACK LTD

Address: Templemichael Business Park, Ballinalee Road, Longford, Co. Longford.

Tel: (043) 334 2130

Email: sales@sherpack.ie

Web: www.sherpack.ie

Address: Unit A1, Gateway, Rosemount Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.

Tel: (01) 885 3881

Email: info@stewartfoil.ie

Web: www.stewartfoil.ie

STP PACKAGING

Address: Unit 17 & 18, City Link Park, Forge Hill, Kinsale Rd, Co. Cork.

Tel: 021 431 1842

Email: sales@stppackaging.ie Web: www.stppackaging.ie

TBAGS.IE T/A T.S. O’CONNOR & SON LTD

Address: Unit C, 67 Heather Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Sandyford, Dublin 18.

Tel: (01) 295 5696

Email: info@bags.ie

Web: www.bags.ie

TETRA PAK IRELAND LTD

Address: 3rd Floor, Units 23 & 24, Classon House, Dundrum Business Park, D14 KX83

Tel: (01) 467 8000

Web: www.tetrapak.com

THE IRISH PACKAGING SOCIETY

Address: PO Box IOP 2002, Stradbally, Co. Laois.

Tel: 087 908 6123

Email: info@irishpackagingsociety.ie

Web: www.irishpackagingsociety.ie

THE PRINTWORKS GROUP

Address: Touchdown Business Park, Airport Road, Co. Cork.

Tel: (021) 431 1991

Web: www.printworks.ie

Business: Labels and flexible packaging.

THRACE SYNTHETIC PACKAGING LTD

Address: Ballycumber Rd, Clara, Offaly, Ireland.

Tel: (057) 933 1282

Email: info@thrace.ie

Web: www.thrace.ie/thrace-group

Business: Technical Fabrics & Packaging Solutions.

TROY PACKAGING

Address: Limerick Business Complex, Raheen Business Park, Raheen, Limerick, Ireland. V94 CP26

Tel: (061) 512255

Email: Info@troypackaging.ie

Web: www.troypackaging.ie

Business: Packaging Equipment supplies and Logistics Solutions.

Contact: Ger Clifford, Director

UUN1F1ED2 GLOBAL

PACKAGING

GROUP

Address: IDA Business and Technology Park, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, T45 KW29.

Tel: (021) 466 9009

Email: customerserviceire@ugpg2.com

Web: www.ugpg2.eu

Business: Packaging solutionsmanufacturing, design and ISO 17025 ISTA testing.

Contact: Sales and Operations Manager: Noel Finnegan

VVERSATILE PACKAGING

Address: Silverstream Business Park, Silverstream, Co. Monaghan, H18 X540

Tel: +353 47 85177

Email: sales@versatilepackaging.ie

Web: www.versatilepackaging.ie

Business: Supplier of packaging supplies and machinery to the food and medical industry.

Contact: Kathryn Farrelly, Marketing Manager

VPK

Address: Galvone Business Park, Galvone, Limerick, V94 HD89, Ireland.

Tel: +353 61 402 500

Web: www.vpkgroup.com

WWADDINGTON EUROPE

Address: Avoca River Park, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland, Y14 NX44.

Tel: +353 402 41234

Web: www.waddingtoneurope.com

Business: Thermoformed food packaging specialist.

Contact: Brian Gallagher, Business Development Manager Ireland

WATERSHED LABEL CENTRE

Address: Unit 86, Broomhill Road, Tallaght, D24 FTK5.

Tel: (01) 620 5006

Email: info@watershedgroup.com

Web: www.watershed.ie

Business: Label and tape producers.

WEBER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS LTD

Address: Kilcannon Industrial Estate, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

Tel: (053) 923 3778

Email: sales@weberireland.com

Web: www.webermarking.ie

XXTRUPAK LTD

Address: Gowna, Co. Cavan

Tel: +353 43 6683464

Email: info@xtrupak.ie

Web: xtrupak.ie

Business: Manufacturing extruded Apet and Rpet sheet films for the packaging and display markets.

ZZEUS PACKAGING

Address: Unit 500 Grants Row, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.

Tel: (01) 401 8900

Web: www.zeuspackaging.com

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