Aksell expands its reach in an evolving market
We sat down with CEO Bjarte Hordnes of Norwegian Aksell to gain a clear picture of their 2025 financial performance, as well as an outlook on how 2026 is shaping up so far.
This is content from Two Sides, a project that is run by Grafkom in Norway, Sweden and Finland. Visit Two Sides Nordics here. A new study from Smithers Pira and Packaging Europe reveals the prospects for the packaging industry over the next four years.

This is content from Two Sides, a project that is run by Grafkom in Norway, Sweden and Finland. Visit Two Sides Nordics here.
The value of the European packaging industry is set to grow by €19bn over the next four years, according to a brand new report from Smithers Pira and Packaging Europe . The packaging intelligence company, and the industry magazine have teamed up to produce The European Packaging Competitive Landscape: Strategic Forecasts to 2023 , a publication that examines the current packaging industry and its future evolution.
“This rigorous and extensive strategic document will provide an indispensable guide for any of our readers who need a Google Earth view of the outlook for our industry over the coming years,” says Tim Sykes, Head of Content at Packaging Europe .
Read the article in full at Two Sides Nordics here.
We sat down with CEO Bjarte Hordnes of Norwegian Aksell to gain a clear picture of their 2025 financial performance, as well as an outlook on how 2026 is shaping up so far.
ITL Group Acquires Rudholm Group and Subsidiary Bamatex, writes Branschkoll. ITL Group is acquiring Rudholm Group, a specialist in packaging, labeling, and textile accessories.
Eirik Bergh has been appointed as the new CEO of Ålgård Offset Group, taking up his position on August 3, 2026, according to a press release from the company.