ConneXion to bring global materials insight to UK event
27 January 2026
Material ConneXion will attend Packaging Innovations & Empack in the UK for the first time in 2026, bringing a curated exhibition of 45 innovative packaging…
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Joint solution streamlines packaging workflows and carbon reporting
26 January 2026
Esko, eProductivity Software (ePS) and CarbonQuota have announced a new integrated “world-first” solution that combines workflow automation, ERP and carbon footprint measurement into a single…
Reelvision appoints Beeson as managing director
23 January 2026
Reelvision Print has appointed Stuart Beeson as its new managing director, joining the company at a pivotal time following the its 2024 acquisition by Woodberry…
Viscose Closure cuts waste with Mark Andy press
20 January 2026
Viscose Closures says it has doubled production speeds and cut waste by over 85% with the installation of a Mark Andy Evolution Series E5 at…
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…
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…
Sun Chemical boosts NC-free flexible packaging ink range
7 January 2026
The portfolio includes inks, coatings, primers and adhesives developed as a complete system for both flexographic and gravure printing.
Tapping into the technical talks
7 January 2026
Italian flexo association, the ATIF, held its annual conference and awards in Milan in late November. FlexoTech editor Andy Knaggs was invited along to enjoy…
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…
Defining the flexo standard
28 December 2025
There have been Fogra standards for offset and digital printing for some time, and this year Fogra has come forward with a flexographic equivalent.
Graymills’ Shields recognised by TLMI for industry contribution
16 December 2025
Kristen Shields has been named Supplier of the Year by the Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) recognising her involvement in industry initiatives, workforce development…
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…
New production alliance seals L’Oreal packaging win
11 December 2025
ExO has successfully won a packaging production tender from L’Oreal for brands in its Consumer Products division in Europe - a venture which combines “human…
DS Smith appoints managing director for UK and Ireland packaging
4 December 2025
DS Smith has appointed James Lomax as its managing director for its UK and Ireland packaging division, succeeding Paul Clarke.
New report highlights expanding role of AI in packaging
26 November 2025
Smithers estimates the global packaging market at $1.2 trillion (£912 billion) in 2025 and identifies generative AI (GenAI) as a significant force driving growth, creativity,…