Latest Packaging Industry News

Orora Limited has confirmed its ordinary dividend for the six months ending June 2025 at 5 cents per share and announced the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at AUD 2.0903, with payments scheduled for early October.

COG Financial Services is set to broaden its salary packaging and novated leasing footprint across Australia through the $40 million acquisition of EasiFleet. This strategic move positions COG for upcoming government contracts in key states.

Pro-Pac Packaging is progressing a strategic review involving potential asset sales and liquidity support, with ASX trading suspension imminent pending financial disclosures.

Amcor plc reported a 10% increase in net sales for fiscal 2025 following its merger with Berry Global Group, Inc., yet net income fell 30% amid significant integration expenses and higher debt costs. The company aims to unlock $530 million in synergies by 2028 while navigating global economic and operational risks.

Amcor has completed its transformative acquisition of Berry Global, reporting a 43% jump in quarterly net sales and projecting strong earnings growth for fiscal 2026. The company’s strategic portfolio review and synergy realisation efforts underpin an optimistic outlook.

Orora Limited reported solid FY25 financial results driven by strong performance in its Cans business and the Saverglass acquisition, alongside key capacity expansions and glass network optimizations. The company’s robust balance sheet supports ongoing shareholder returns and a positive outlook for FY26.

Orora reported a solid FY25 with EBIT up 9.5% and NPAT rising 18%, driven by full-year Saverglass contribution and robust cans volume growth. The company completed its portfolio transformation by divesting OPS and is investing heavily in cans capacity amid a challenging global environment.

Orora Limited reported a 24.4% increase in FY25 revenue to A$2.09 billion, marking the completion of its strategic portfolio reshaping with the sale of its North American packaging business. The company advances sustainability targets while maintaining steady dividends and a share buyback program.

Codeifai Limited has agreed to acquire its main competitor Trust Codes Global Limited, significantly expanding its footprint and product capabilities ahead of the 2027 global shift to 2D barcodes.

Sparc Technologies has entered a strategic collaboration with Detmold Packaging to develop graphene-enhanced paper packaging products that promise improved durability and sustainability.

Orora Limited announces a leadership transition in its Global Glass division, with Emmanuel Ladent set to succeed Jean Marc Arrambourg as President by year-end 2025.

Orora Limited has unveiled a strategic update highlighting robust growth in its beverage packaging segments, underpinned by strong cans volume expansion and targeted glass network optimisations. The company projects steady earnings and disciplined capital allocation through FY25 and beyond.