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Converters hit hard in packaging reforms

18 December 2018

Defra's resources and waste strategy places the cost of recycling onto the packaging producers.

Nyquist and BST acknowledge landmark

17 December 2018

Nyquist Systems and BST eltromat have celelbrated selling the 1000th print inspection system at All4Pack in Paris.

Essentra, Herbert Walkers and Crystal Press join Packaging 2 Recycling scheme

14 December 2018

Three key packaging manufacturing and printing companies have signed up to the BPIF-supported Packaging 2 Recycling scheme.

API finds new Dutch distribution facility

13 December 2018

API Group has relocated its Amsterdam distribution facility to SEGRO Park Amsterdam Airport (SPAA), creating a distribution hub to better service regional customers.

Encore Envelopes secures Dewsbury premises

11 December 2018

Encore Envelopes has guaranteed the future of its Leeds operation with a 10-year property deal.

Price increases announced by Sun Chemical

6 December 2018

Sun Chemical will implement a new price increase affecting its solvent- and water-based liquid inks in Europe, effective 15 January 2019.

More companies drawn to Parkside’s sustainable packaging

5 December 2018

Percol Coffee and Alara are just two brands who are using Parkside Flexible’s compostable packaging materials to enhance their sustainability commitments.

White paper published on new ISO Standard

4 December 2018

The Ghent Workgroup (GWG) has published a new white paper focusing on packaging and label production following the new ISO Standard 19593-1.

Secura Labels invests in a Proflex 330E

4 December 2018

Derbyshire's Secura Labels has purchased a six colour, full UV Proflex 330E flexo press from Focus Label Machinery.

Amtech partners with Esko

2 December 2018

Esko has entered into a strategic partnership with Amtech to bring increased efficiencies to its joint customers in the corrugated market.

Montagu buys Kodak’s flexo division

13 November 2018

Kodak expects to receive a total value of $390 million after making a definitive agreement to sell its flexographic packaging division.

Barthel Gruppe signs for 24th MPS press

12 November 2018

German label printer Barthel Gruppe has signed for its 24th MPS press, a six-colour, fully-automated EF 430 flexo printing press.

Key articles

Time up for spot colours?

17 December 2018

Streamlining the printing process is essential today as many flexo print providers struggle with the market for shorter runs and faster delivery times, increasing the…

Money matters

5 December 2018

Acquiring a loan to finance technical improvements can help printers stay at the top of their game.

Trick up your sleeve

5 December 2018

Sleeves need to balance being strong and stable, with being lightweight for quick and easy changeovers, and for staff comfort.

EFIA debate shows enormity of packaging waste problem

5 December 2018

The European Flexographic Industry Association's (EFIA) inaugural breakfast meeting at the Hotel Football, in Manchester, discussed sustainability challenges facing the flexographic industry.