New press boosts Clear Film output
11 February 2026
Clear Film Printing has installed a new Koenig & Bauer XD Pro Mod 127 flexographic press at its manufacturing facility in Kaufman, Texas, increasing its…
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Coveris divests labels and board arm
10 February 2026
Coveris has agreed to sell its labels and board business to US private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management, with the deal expected to complete in…
Unilever and Saica roll out paper-based deodorant pack format
13 January 2026
A new paper-based packaging solution for Axe deodorant duopacks, replacing the plastic shrink film previously used for promotional bundles, has been developed as part of…
Archroma looks to enhance sustainable material development
5 January 2026
The packaging solutions developer has taken delivery of three VCML pilot coaters from RK Print Coat Instruments, across research and development sites in India, Spain…
Beauty with responsibility
3 December 2025
As brands strive for packaging that attracts attention while meeting environmental goals, special effects inks and coatings are now being developed to align with sustainable…
New venue, new name? No sweat!
25 November 2025
Labelexpo Europe took place from 16 to 19 September 2025 in Barcelona, bringing the sector to the Catalan capital for the first time. Despite some…
Converting pouches into possibilities
3 November 2025
Pouches are proving to be a strong growth area within the flexible packaging field. It is, however, an application that requires printers and converters to…
Flexible packaging powers $151 billion to US economy, report suggests
29 October 2025
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), has released a new report which suggests that the flexible packaging industry drives more than $150 billion in total economic…
SmartSolve launches plastic-free bio-based packaging material
23 October 2025
SmartSolve has unveiled PureNil 0, a plastic-free, 100% bio-based, flushable, and paper-based pouching material.
NextGen adds third 22-inch Nilpeter at US sites
6 October 2025
The US label and packaging printer says the investment will expand production capacity, strengthen operational flexibility and add redundancy across its facilities.
Labelexpo Europe reports record numbers
1 October 2025
The last ever Labelexpo Europe, renamed as LOUPE for future events, was the largest edition in its history claim organisers, with record numbers for attendance…
Parkside appoints global sales director
12 September 2025
Parkside has appointed Joe Strathearn as its new global sales director, as the company looks to strengthen its international presence and drive innovation across its…
ABG launches new flexible packaging division
8 September 2025
A B Graphic International (ABG), manufacturer of finishing equipment, has launched ABG Flex Pack, a new division focused on flexible packaging.
Sappi to spotlight “future-ready” barrier papers at Fachpack
15 July 2025
Sappi Europe plans to spotlight its flexible packaging range under the theme “Future-Proof Paper Packaging” at Fachpach in Germany.
Nobelus launches wet films for flexible packaging market
9 July 2025
Laminates and films supplier Nobelus has unveiled a new line of premium wet films tailored for the flexible packaging industry.