Schur Flexibles Group acquires Sidac
7 April 2021
Italian flexible packaging manufacturer Sidac, has been acquired by Schur Flexibles Group
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Smurfit Kappa’s ‘mega-plant’ to see more investment
31 March 2021
As part of an accelerated capital investment programme, Smurfit Kappa is set to invest over €25 million at its Pruszkow ‘mega-plant’ located in central Poland.
Rise in flexible packaging production predicted
11 March 2021
Market analysis from Smithers shows worldwide consumption of flexible packaging will reach 31.5 million tonnes in 2021
Labelstock demand remains strong
5 March 2021
FINAT’s RADAR Brand Owner survey projects that label purchase volumes will increase or remain the same in 2021
Labelexpo in Europe and America postponed
5 March 2021
Tarsus Group, organiser of the Labelexpo Global Series has pushed back Labelexpo Europe and Labelexpo Americas to 2022
Glenhaze leads the way with VISIONCUT purchase
25 February 2021
West Lothian-based Glenhaze has ordered a Bobst VISIONCUT 1.6 die-cutter with solid board feeder, the first of its kind in Scotland
MPS EFA 430 bought by Alu-Lids
23 February 2021
Alu-Lids, provider of aluminium lids for cosmetic companies in Poland, has purchased a fully automated MPS EFA 430 press
FFG go launched for entry-level glue application
22 February 2021
Baumer has designed the FFG go for customers requiring entry-level access to glue application for flexo folder gluers.
Hawksmoor at home range developed by Coveris
22 February 2021
Coveris has worked with restaurant chain Hawksmoor to launch its new ‘at home’ range
Guide to EU-UK trade agreement published by Integraf
16 February 2021
Intergraf has published a guidance document providing information about the main provisions for EU and UK companies when trading with the other party
Largest Nordmeccanica installation lands at Wipak
16 February 2021
Wipak UK’s multi-million-pound investment in conversion equipment is set to be the largest of its kind in the UK
Dual inspector launched by Enprom
5 January 2021
Enprom Solutions has launched the eRR40, a dual inspector and rewinder machine that can be used in both shrink sleeve and flexible packaging markets
BPIF appoints new president
18 December 2020
The British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) has appointed current vice president, Ian Wilton as its new president at its 12th Annual General Meeting
Benchmark Nilpeter press installed at TQL
14 December 2020
TQL Packaging Solutions (TQL) has installed the first Nilpeter FA-26 flexo press to include E-Beam lamination capability
Partnership made between MacDermid and Soma
10 December 2020
MacDermid Graphics Solutions and Soma have made a strategic partnership to advance flexo in the packaging printing industry