Spain’s Saica Group is acquiring Germany’s Thimm Group. This post unpacks why family-owned consolidation in the European corrugated packaging market is accelerating, and what Korean exporters and packaging buyers should watch.
For K-beauty ODM/OEM manufacturers and brands, EU PPWR and UK pEPR should be managed as one packaging data workflow covering containers, folding cartons, cushioning, transport packaging, buyer evidence, and fee exposure.
With EU PPWR general application starting August 2026, this guide covers the practical workflow for Korean SME exporters: how to use KOTRA, export support programs, and testing bodies by role, and how to build packaging document folders, verify EPR responsibility, and prepare consultation question sheets step by step.
Interpack 2026 signals that export packaging must be designed for regulation, recyclability, labeling and data management at the same time. This article translates the trend into practical paper packaging checkpoints for Korean exporters.
A practical B2B guide to evaluating paper support blocks as alternatives to wood blocks and skid packaging, covering load, placement, moisture, storage, disposal, and recycling conditions.
A practical request package for small and medium-sized manufacturers starting PPWR preparation: material composition, weight and dimensions, restricted-substance evidence, supplier records, and technical documentation readiness.
A practical guide for B2B buyers comparing paper pallets with wood and plastic pallets, including advantages, limits, load capacity, quarantine, recycling, and storage conditions for export packaging decisions.
A practical checklist for food and cosmetics exporters preparing for EU PPWR application in August 2026, covering packaging materials, labeling, recyclability, food-contact safety, and documentation.
A practical record template for exporters and packaging suppliers preparing for EU PPWR and other 2026 packaging regulations, covering materials, weight, recyclability, certifications, and supply-chain documents.
How waterproof paper angle boards keep their strength in cold-chain logistics, ocean export, and high-humidity environments: coating chemistry, applications, and the eco-friendly alternatives now replacing PE and wax.