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Packaging machinery pioneer Gerhard Schubert passes at 84, leaving key industry legacy

Packaging equipment pioneer Gerhard Schubert, founder of Schubert machinery has died at the age of 84 in Crailsheim, Germany, with the business praising him as an ‘extraordinary personality’ within the industry, reports Neill Barston.

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Schubert offers key update on its Mission Blue sustainability drive

Gerhard Schubert has offered a key update on its ‘Mission Blue’ project, which has aimed to enhance its sustainable packaging machinery solutions, and further improve its environmental performance across the business, writes Neill Barston.

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Gerhard Schubert drives renewed sustainability venture

German packaging machinery specialist Gerhard Schubert has moved to further improve its overall company environmental performance with its Mission Blue Sustainability initiative, writes Neill Barston.

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Gerhard Schubert begins major €38 million project extending production facilities

A major investment from German-based packaging machinery group Gerhard Schubert has begun, with €38 million being placed into creating a final extended assembly hall at its Crailsheim site, reports Neill Barston.

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Gerhard Schubert posts results upturn and unveils cobot technology

The Gerhard Schubert packaging machinery group has posted an above forecasted turnover for 2020, with sales up 2.5% over the previous year, to €281 million, despite pandemic challenges, reports Neill Barston.

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l-r Peter Gabriel, Gerald Schubert and Ralf Schubert

Gerhard Schubert packaging creates new company exploring sector partnerships

The management team behind Germany’s Gerhard Schubert packaging machinery specialists has created a new separate company associated with the firm, aiming to deliver partnership opportunities and creative start-ups.

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Gerhard Schubert receives Smeta ethical trading certification

Packaging equipment specialist Gerhard Schubert has successfully passed the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit and received Smeta certification, recognising its socially responsible approach to its business operations.

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