Taking the flexible approach
7 March 2025
There may only be a matter of inches in web width between narrow and mid-web flexo technologies, but the leap it enables from label to…
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Edale appoints sales head for Asia-Pacific region
5 March 2025
Printing and converting solutions manufacturer, Edale, has appointed Ryan Barrett as its head of sales for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
No time like the present
4 March 2025
Ian Schofield has enjoyed a busy consultancy life since taking semi-retirement in 2019. He reflects on the impact of sustainability on the packaging sector and…
Print4All show to spotlight corrugated market
4 March 2025
Returning to Italy at Fiera Milano from May 27-30, 2025, Print4All will have a key focus on the corrugated market - which will have an…
Appetite survey reveals industry confidence in connected packaging
27 February 2025
Almost 90% of 678 executives based globally believe that connected packaging will be increasingly important to the packaging industry in the next 12 months and…
Gelato report highlights AI and automation as key essentials
21 February 2025
Software company Gelato has released its 2025 ‘State of Print Production Report’, revealing key insights into the evolving print production landscape.
wishesjust4you seeks spare print materials for children with life-limiting illnesses
14 February 2025
Non-profit community interest company wishesjust4you is calling on printers, packaging companies, carton manufacturers and paper merchants to donate surplus art and print materials to help…
Securikett brings flexo platemaking in-house with Miraclon
13 February 2025
Austrian producer of security labels and seals Securikett has opted to bring flexo platemaking in-house by investing in a Flexcel NX Wide 3548 system with…
Siegwerk offers ‘first’ NC-free surface inks for flexible plastic packaging
11 February 2025
In what is claimed to be a first, Siegwerk has introduced a nitrocellulose (NC) free ink series specifically designed for surface printing on polyethylene (PE)…
ABG’s ‘advanced’ turret rewinder lands in Germany
11 February 2025
A B Graphic International (ABG) has recorded the first sale of its ‘advanced’ Vectra AutoSet Glue turret rewinder in Germany, to label converter TS Etiketten.
Andreas Pleßke confirmed as chairman of drupa committee
6 February 2025
Dr. Andreas Pleßke, CEO of Koenig & Bauer, has been re-elected as the chair of the drupa committee, with Wolfgang Poppen of Freiburger elected as…
International Paper completes acquisition of DS Smith
4 February 2025
International Paper (IP) has completed the acquisition of packaging solutions manufacturer DS Smith. The combination of companies is expected to achieve synergies of minimum $514…
Bellissima DMS fuels flexo innovation in Turkey
28 January 2025
Supplier of screening solutions Hamillroad Software, with its Istanbul-based partner Bilse Uluslararası, has supplied packaging printer M Grup with Bellissima DMS.
Herma appoints technical director for self-adhesive materials
20 January 2025
Herma has appointed Veit Rückel as its new technical director for the self-adhesive materials division. In his role, Mr Rückel will be responsible for managing…
UPM Raflatac unveils new swatchbooks for ‘premium’ labelling
16 January 2025
New swatchbooks for wine, spirits, beverage and premium labelling have been launched by UPM Raflatac, allowing printers, brands and designers to assess the texture, colour…