Poland factory helps Pulse expand European presence
8 January 2024
Ink manufacturer Pulse Roll Label Products has taken over the factory of its long-term production partner Reprograf Grafikus in Poland.
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Shaun Pan becomes chief commercial officer at Nazdar
3 January 2024
Mr Pan has been serving as chief strategy officer, and has been promoted in recognition of his contribution to the ink manufacturer's business.
Lecta launches recyclable metallised papers
13 December 2023
Metalvac Seal and Metalvac Barrier WV are designed for flexible packaging applications such as sachets, flowpacks and wrappers.
Flexo papers for home composting unveiled
12 December 2023
Products including barrier, coated one side and speciality kraft papers from UPM Specialty Papers are now certified to recognised home composting standards.
Materials research facility opened by Saica in Spain
29 November 2023
State-of-the-art laboratory near Zaragoza also helps the Group to meet strategic sustainability targets.
Berry Global gathers PE lamination films under Entour brand
10 November 2023
The move means that products such as the FormiForLAM film sold in Europe have been renamed to carry the new brand name.
Mondi kraft packaging papers get compostable certification
1 November 2023
The substrate manufacturer said the certification underpins its Mondi Action Plan 2030 commitment to make all its packaging and paper products reusable, recyclable or compostable…
New self-adhesive label film from Herma
23 October 2023
Herma rPE white rv PE film consists of 50% post-consumer recycled material, 50% new plastic, but is priced at a level that ‘almost corresponds’ to…
Aztec Label invests in additional Fujifilm plate systems
28 September 2023
UK firm looks for added sustainability and productivity with second C-Touch plate processor and new water filtration unit.
Smurfit Kappa adds WestRock to create new ‘Go-To’ packaging entity
20 September 2023
Smurfit WestRock will be a 'global leader' in sustainable packaging, with solutions across renewable, recyclable and biodegradable packaging.
David Parker returns to Fujifilm to support Flenex plate business
8 September 2023
Mr Parker moves back to Fujifilm as category manager for analogue packaging for the EMEA region, after a spell with Miraclon.
Automated roll changes help accumulate savings for Label Apeel
5 September 2023
The UK printer claims to have significantly reduced waste and improved efficiency since installing Martin MBS butt splicers this year.
Offset prepress supplier ECO3 launches new flexo plate system
4 September 2023
ECO3, formerly known as Agfa Offset Solutions, has developed a flexo-focused software and plate package that it will launch at Labelexpo Europe.
James Cropper hails ‘transformational’ year
25 August 2023
The luxury packaging and creative papers manufacturer saw revenues increase by 24% over the year to April 2023, and continues to restructure.
Sandon enters anilox cleaning partnership
25 August 2023
Agreement sees Sandon sell cleaning solutions supplier Draychem's products, alongside contract package options.