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…
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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…
ABG doubles German facility’s production footprint
15 January 2025
A B Graphic International (ABG), has begun work to expand its manufacturing site in Baesweiler, Germany, which will see the facility nearly double its footprint…
Catapult begins new year with ‘major’ machinery investment
13 January 2025
US label printer Catapult Print has begun 2025 with a ‘major’ investment in new machinery, which includes a second Com 500 coater machine and an…
Esko World takes on new format to benefit attendees
10 January 2025
Esko has announced a new format for its Esko World event, which returns in 2025 for a 34th year, and is to be held in St…
Packaging Innovations & Empack’s ‘visionary’ speaker line-up revealed
9 January 2025
Packaging Innovations & Empack, which takes place on 12 and 13 February at the NEC in Birmingham, has revealed its speaker line-up, describing it as…