However, the industry expects long-lasting effects of the Corona pandemic
Press manufacturer Roland DG EMEA today released its annual State of Digital Printing in Europe report. The research, which measures the business performance and business expectations of more than 1,300 printers in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, has revealed that the sector is returning to growing sales in 2021 after a difficult year.

The French packaging market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.3% from 94.6 billion units in 2021 to 101.1 billion units in 2026, driven by rigid plastics, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Consequences of the energy price explosion

Following the release of the latest UK Manufacturing PMI today (1 September), Ginni Cooper, partner at MHA, says the next prime minister must offer immediate sector support and clear tax incentives to restore plummeting manufacturing confidence:

Following the release of the latest UK Manufacturing PMI today (1 August), Chris Barlow, partner and head of manufacturing at MHA, urges the government to deliver a combination of short term relief and a long-overdue industrial strategy for manufacturers facing a barrage of inflationary and fuel price pressures:

Lighter and lighter packaging that requires less material and raw materials - and at the same time we consume more and more of it per year. How can that be? The Society for Packaging Market Research (GVM) is also looking into this. In a current study, it examines the development of the total consumption of packaging between 1991 and 2020 - and what influences it. Because between 1991 and 2020, the amount of packaging increased by 14 per cent (which corresponds to 1 million tonnes).

Cepi’s annual statistics for the European pulp and paper industry published today offer a unique view of the current state of the market for pulp and paper products and the industry’s performance. They also allow for an objective analysis of deeper trends behind the industry’s resilience.

European plastics industry braces for increased instability, higher prices, and lower growth
The European plastics industry is tackling challenges on multiple fronts. In packaging, by far its biggest market, it has become a victim of its own success, particularly as the ideal material for single-use applications and people on the move.

Following the release of the latest UK Manufacturing PMI today (1 June), Ginni Cooper, partner at MHA, believes the government must match last week’s cost of living support package with much-needed tax relief for manufacturers as they face crippling inflation and supply chain delays:

A number of companies from all over the world are looking for business partners in Central Europe. This is a great opportunity for Polish entrepreneurs as well as entities investing in Poland. Such conclusions emerge from the panel discussion that took place at the Polish House during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Dear All,

as we all have come to learn in the past months, the circumstances of the global pandemic have heavily affected everyone´s daily life. While the health aspects are certainly in the foreground for each individual, massive difficulties and consequential effects in various business activities are now also becoming apparent.

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