Former press operator Bolingbroke appointed MPS’ UK sales manager
21 March 2024
Flexo press manufacturer MPS Systems has appointed Sebastian Bolingbroke as its new UK sales manager, a former operator of MPS presses himself.
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UPM Specialty Paper creates paper packaging for Finnish bakery
20 March 2024
UPM Specialty Papers has developed paper packaging for Fazer's Oat Rice Pies, based on its UPM Confidio barrier paper, which is heat-sealable, explained to not…
Flexo print unit manufacturer EKS acquired by AkeBoose
20 March 2024
Printing equipment manufacturer AkeBoose has taken over the activities of Einbecker Kennzeichnungssysteme (EKS), a manufacturer of flexographic printing units for printing on both web and…
Polyart Introduces eco-friendly paper for tags and labels
19 March 2024
Polyart Group has introduced Fiberskin Tag, a 100% paper option for tags and labels, said to be tear resistant and water resistant, courtesy of a…
World Coatings Council re-elects Tom Bowtell as president
19 March 2024
At the World Coatings Council’s annual meeting, hosted by the China National Coatings Industry Association (CNCIA) in Shanghai, China, Tom Bowtell, chief executive of the…
ProAmpac acquires UP Paper
19 March 2024
ProAmpac, a specialist in flexible packaging and material science, has announced the acquisition of UP Paper, a producer of recycled kraft paper.
Finat reports improving European labelstock demand after year-long decline
15 March 2024
Demand for labelstocks has increased for the first time in a year, according to European self-adhesive label association Finat, having previously suffered four consecutive quarters…
Esko CTO Joël Depernet steps up to become president
14 March 2024
Mr Depernet steps up at the prepress solution provider after three years in the chief technical officer position, at a 'hugely exciting time' for the…
Spanish flexo tradeshops benefit from Miraclon technology
13 March 2024
Barcelona-based Magnegraf and sister company Prepack, based in Murcia, has described Miraclon’s Shine LED Lamp Kit as ‘simple, smart, cost-effective and 100% reliable,’ following a…
Finnish strike causes concern for European printers
13 March 2024
Major printers have expressed concern about industrial action by logistics and transport workers affecting UPM, Stora Enso and Mëtsa Group in Finland, which could disrupt…
Innovia promotes McEwen to lead European packaging offering
11 March 2024
Innovia Films, a material science company that manufactures film materials for labels and packaging, has promoted Alasdair McEwen to the role of business unit director…
Dantex Group expands its team with new appointments
8 March 2024
Dantex Group has appointed Debbie Pendergrast as UK and international business manager and Camille Martin as a sales executive for the company’s Pico range of…
Avery Dennison introduces new recycled wine and spirits label product
8 March 2024
Avery Dennison has introduced 30% post-consumer waste (PCW) versions of three facestocks, and a new program designed to help northern California winemakers and label converters…
Mondi makes move on DS Smith
8 March 2024
The respective boards of Mondi and DS Smith have reached an agreement in principle on the key financial terms of a possible all-share offer by…
Plate training set to take place at Gallus Experience Center
8 March 2024
Flexo plate supplier Asahi Photoproducts is set to start a training course, combining prepress workflow, platemaking and flexo printing, which will be held at the…