There's a distinct note of optimism in the air this month with several recent investment stories heading up the news. For example, in the UK, Smurfit Kappa is spending a massive ￡98 million at its Townsend Hook papermaking mill, and packaging specialist Leyprint is targeting 10.5% year-on-year growth following an investment in a B1 (41in) KBA Rapida offset press; while in France, Amcor Flexibles is increasing its sterilisable packaging capacity; and in The Netherlands, The Loparex Group's Apeldoom production facility is to receive an extensive capacity and capability expansion. Investment in manufacturing facilities in developing countries is also accelerating, and the latest news is that Stora Enso is building a mill in China.
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