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.
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Antalis strengthens UK packaging position with acquisition
8 April 2025
Antalis has acquired The Packaging Company (Midlands), in a move which reinforces Antalis’ commitment to expanding its presence and enhancing service capabilities within the UK…
Amcor and Fedrigoni partner on recycle-ready flexible packaging
8 April 2025
Amcor has partnered with Fedrigoni to develop a “groundbreaking”, recycle-ready flexible packaging solution for wet wipes - combining Amcor’s AmPrima Plus flow wraps with Fedrigoni’s…
AIPIA launches Interactive Brand Packaging Network
8 April 2025
The Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA) has launched the Interactive Brand Packaging Network (IBPN), an initiative aimed at transforming packaging into a strategic…
Koenig & Bauer introduces Kyana for AI driven connected packaging
4 April 2025
Koenig & Bauer has showcased its vision for the future of the printing and packaging, demonstrating how new technologies are tackling key challenges such as…
Mondi finalises Schumacher acquisition
1 April 2025
Mondi has acquired the Western Europe assets of Schumacher Packaging, expanding its product range, capacity and innovation to customers demanding high-performance, sustainable packaging.
Summa unveils new flatbed cutters for packaging industry
21 March 2025
Cutting technology provider Summa has introduced its new V Series flatbed cutters: Invicta, Optima, Integra, and Omnia models.
MAPP and Wink partnership boosts flexible die-cutting
21 March 2025
A new partnership between MA Print Products (MAPP) and Wink is set to provide “significant” benefits for converters in the UK and Ireland, offering enhanced…
Smithers report highlights flexo growth in packaging
13 March 2025
Smithers latest report, “The Future of Flexographic Printing Markets to 2029”, provides an insight into the future of flexo.
OPRL’s Karen Graley appointed as head of EPR organisation
10 March 2025
OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced the appointment of its non-executive director Karen Graley as head of the UK’s, soon to be set up, EPR…
ProAmpac takes the top prize
10 March 2025
A flexible packaging job for beef dripping Yorkshire puddings had the FlexoTech Awards judges salivating over its print and repro quality in 2024, seeing ProAmpac…
Taking the flexible approach
7 March 2025
There may only be a matter of inches in web width between narrow and mid-web flexo technologies, but the leap it enables from label to…
No time like the present
4 March 2025
Ian Schofield has enjoyed a busy consultancy life since taking semi-retirement in 2019. He reflects on the impact of sustainability on the packaging sector and…
Fedrigoni invests in plastic-free barrier coating for fibre-based packaging
28 February 2025
Fedrigoni is targeting sustainable packaging through the acquisition of a minority stake in Papkot, a start-up company that develops large-scale coating technology that its claimed…
Packaging Innovations show reports ‘record-breaking’ numbers
27 February 2025
Organiser Easyfairs has reported record attendance at the Packaging Innovations & Empack show, which took place in early February, with 7424 visitors making their way…