TRM now part of DS Smith
11 April 2016
The TRM team celebrates winning Best in Show at EFIA As of 24 March, Lancashire-based TRM Packaging has become part of the DS Smith…
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KBA-Flexotecnica to showcase hybrid web press at drupa
7 April 2016
The NEO XD LR flexo press A new wide web flexo press, the NEO XD LR, will be launched at drupa by KBA-Flexotecnica. This…
Marvaco completes new acquisition
6 April 2016
A specialist in packaging artwork design, Kostym Design Industries, has been acquired by Marvaco Oy. This is the third acquisition that the Finnish pre-press…
Bobst and WIFAG-Polytype in negotiations
5 April 2016
The potential acquisition of WIFAG-Polytype’s coating technology business will prove to be a large part of Bobst’s expanding product portfolio. With this acquisition, Bobst intends…
Harper appoints new president
5 April 2016
Ronald Kluttz has been appointed as president of Harper Corporation of America and Harper International Corporation. Mr Kluttz, grandson of founders Ron and Katherine Harper,…
Esko to present new platemaking system at drupa
5 April 2016
Esko CDI Crystal 5080 XPS Under its ‘Packaging Simplified’ banner, Esko will be introducing its next generation of platemaking equipment at drupa, with two…
Herma introduces resin-free adhesive
29 March 2016
Herma’s SuperTack A completely resin-free adhesive for labels has been developed by Herma. The new SuperTack adhesive offers very low migration levels and strong…
Actega Colorchemie acquired by Siegwerk
24 March 2016
The Siegwerk paper and board Siegwerk Druckfarben, has purchased printing ink manufacturer Actega Colorchemie GmbH and its subsidiaries. The latter company, which belongs to…
EFI Enterprise Packaging Suite ensures growth for KDV Label
23 March 2016
Press operator at KDV Label For nearly 15 years, KDV Label – based in Waukesha, Wisconsin in the United States – used a custom…
GMG to share colour management capability
23 March 2016
At drupa, GMG will showcase its latest software including a Photoshop plug-in, new proofing media, and its range of services. ‘We supply colour management…
Joke of the month
21 March 2016
Why did the Easter bunny bang his head on the piano? He was playing by ear
Parkside makes investment in Malaysia
18 March 2016
John Taylor, general manager at Parkside Speciality packaging manufacturer Parkside will invest in its Malaysian operations to ensure its growing customer base in the…
Aeromaid wins Technical Innovation Award
18 March 2016
Flexomaid received the 2016 FTA Technical Innovation Award for its Aeromaid cleaning technology at the annual Awards Banquet held in Fort Worth, Texas, 6 March.…
Asahi to introduce new plates at drupa
17 March 2016
Pinning technology for clean transfer A range of flexographic printing plate solutions have been announced by Asahi Photoproducts and will feature at drupa 2016.…
Vetaphone strengthens sales team
15 March 2016
Vetaphone’s new area sales manager for Europe, Karsten Koch In response to growing demand for its surface treatment technology, Danish corona treatment specialist, Vetaphone,…