£20 million investment planned by Paranova
28 July 2026
Paranova Print and Packaging plans to invest £20 million over the next five years to expand its fibre-based packaging operations, beginning with a £6 million…
Applications
RFID label solution awarded RecyClass approval
20 July 2026
The European approval for Avery Dennison’s AD CleanFlake RFID label solution adds to an earlier APR Design Recognition in North America, making it the first…
Hendo’s chooses flexo for charity campaign labels
14 July 2026
Three thousand Henderson’s Relish labels printed and varnished at Amberley Boston in support of a local hospital charity fundraising campaign.
MPS adds mid-web packaging press to EF series
10 July 2026
The 26-inch wide EF Packaging 680 brings EF range automation and quick changeover features to converters producing short run flexible packaging, lidding and shrink film
Esko shows quick-change packaging workflows at US event
8 July 2026
“The Big Easy” project, with partner TraceGains, brought together AI and integrated production workflows to deliver updated packaging and labelling in just 48 hours.
Input on 2D barcode readiness sought in industry survey
8 July 2026
The UK Folding Carton Digital Readiness Index 2026 is intended to give a “clear, honest picture” of where the industry stands on the move to…
Wintipak targets waste and productivity with Boardmaster
2 July 2026
The Swiss packaging producer is looking to flexo technology to deliver new economic and sustainable benchmarks in aseptic packaging.
Smart IML partnership shows EPR benefits
1 July 2026
Multi-Color Corporation and Polytag are collaborating to incorporate UV tag technology into in-mould labelled packaging, to extend traceability. Polytag’s UV tag acts as an invisible digital fingerprint
Mark Andy symposium explores business beyond print
30 June 2026
The event in Poland explored market forces that are reshaping labels and packaging, including RFID and connected packaging, alongside hybrid print production.
QR code partnership supports digital passports
16 June 2026
Polytag has announced a partnership with DataLase, a developer of laser-reactive technologies, aimed at expanding the use of GS1-compliant smart QR codes across a wider…
UPM introduces “purpose-built” adhesives for labels
8 June 2026
UPM has introduced a simplified range of adhesive solutions designed for specialised label applications across the pharmaceutical, beverage and industrial sectors.
Flexo symposium makes case for quality and sustainability
26 May 2026
The Next-Generation Sustainable Flexo Symposium brought several technology partners together to show high quality flexo print results on 90% PCR films.
Paranova transforms food-to-go site with Bobst flexo press
21 May 2026
The Bobst Master M6 press is part of a £5 million transformation at the firm's St Neots site in the UK, making it “the largest…
EasyTronic CI flexo technology makes debut demonstration
30 April 2026
Koenig & Bauer showed the technology for the first time at its Technology Days 2026 event in Germany, along with the "workhorse" XD Pro CI…
Fibre-based barrier material targets snack packaging market
21 April 2026
The development comes amid increasing demand for recyclable materials and is intended to support the packaging industry’s transition toward upcoming requirements under the EU Packaging…