Sappi develops alternatives to plastic packaging
19 January 2026
Sappi has expanded its functional packaging paper portfolio with the launch of a new range of heat-sealable papers, designed to help converters, printers, and brand…
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Cheshire Anilox acquired by The Daetwyler Group
16 January 2026
Cheshire Anilox Technology has upgraded its coating capabilities with the installation of Oerlikon Metco’s latest-generation thermal spray controller, UniCoat 3 Plasma Triplex Sytem - the…
Report highlights role of labels in food waste
8 January 2026
According to new research published by Avery Dennison, packaging and label printing technologies are being positioned as key tools in reducing food waste across the…
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…
Packaging Innovations & Empack announces first speaker line-up
11 December 2025
The programme will span four stages - Circular Economy, Design & Innovation, Supply Chain, and Discovery Theatre - and will feature more than 80 speakers…
Improved precoating optimises labelstock production
17 November 2025
UPM Specialty Papers has introduced an updated version of its UPM Forte precoating technology, now available across a wider range of UPM glassine papers.
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.
TIPA expands compostable packaging line
24 September 2025
Compositable flexible packaging specialist TIPA has added four new high-barrier film and laminate products to its portfolio.
Herma addresses HDPE packaging recycling
12 June 2025
Herma has had three wash off self-adhesive label materials for HDPE packaging certified by the cyclos-HTP Institute.
Print4All 2025 the stage for tactile printing “breakthrough”
11 June 2025
The 2025 edition of Print4All, held at Fiera Milano in Milan, Italy, and concluding on May 30, attracted 20,297 professionals from 68 countries and 245…
Constantia Flexibles invests €50M in rolling mill
9 May 2025
Constantia Flexibles officially inaugurated the expansion of the rolling mill at its main production site, Constantia Teich, in Weinburg, Austria.
From the wheel to the space shuttle
1 May 2025
Paul Teachout of Harper Corporation of America stepped up last summer as chair of the Flexographic Technical Association’s Board of Directors. He tells Andy Knaggs…
Parkside strengthens UK presence in tobacco packaging
10 April 2025
Parkside has bolstered its position in the global tobacco packaging market with a new focus on innovation, sustainability, and talent.
Innovation Day highlights label challenges and solutions
8 April 2025
The Esko – Mark Andy Innovation Day brought together label printers and converters from across Europe to explore advanced solutions for the evolving label production…
Nextek and Coveris collaborate on flexible film mechanical recycling
18 March 2025
Nextek and Coveris have formed a partnership to convert post-consumer polyolefin (PE & PP) packaging waste into high-quality food-grade recycled resins and films.