New M9 press for packaging launched with an open house
13 February 2013
Gidue recently opened its doors to present the new M9 ‘all in one pass’ multi-process press for the carton and packaging industry. The Italian manufacturer…
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RotoMetrics advances commitment of quality
7 February 2013
Two new appointments have been announced by RotoMetrics. Kerry Beaver has been appointed to the role of manufacturing director, Eureka, while Bandev ‘Naz’ Nawaz joins…
Digital packaging print offers more flexibility to brand owners
29 January 2013
Digitally printed lidding film from Shere Print There have been several events recently debating digital labels and packaging. In October, Smithers Pira attracted nearly…
Flexcel Direct helps drive sales growth
28 January 2013
Germany’s Sächsische Walzengravur GmbH (SWG) has invested in the new Kodak Flexcel Direct System for direct laser engraving of elastomer sleeves and plates. The Frankenberg…
Clondalkin adds to sales team at LPF Flexible Package
16 January 2013
A number of appointments have been announced at Clondalkin Group. Martina Fidder, Cecilia Villanueva and Ingeborg Wullink have been appointed as sales managers at its…
Firstan moves to Radius
15 January 2013
UK independent manufacturer of pharmaceutical healthcare and specialist food packaging, Firstan, is reaping the benefits garnered from its installation of EFI Radius ERP software, which…
DS Smith Packaging receives three Green Apple Awards
2 January 2013
In recognition of its environmental credentials, DS Smith Packaging has been honoured with three Green Apple Awards, as part of a campaign to find Britain’s…
Modern Packaging expands with new EvoXD press
28 November 2012
Cheltenham-based Modern Packaging was established 20 years ago by Tom, Bernie and Linda Woods. With lifelong experience in the package, print and converting industry, they…
easyFairs launches weekly Twitter debate
26 November 2012
Packaging trade show specialist and organiser of Packaging Innovations 2013, easyFairs, has launched #Packchat, a weekly industry discussion. Hosted every Wednesday between 1pm and 2pm, it is…
Multi-million pound investment for Roberts Mart
26 November 2012
Roberts Mart is keeping it in the family – chairman John Roberts (centre) with sons, Ben and William Roberts, who have taken over the day-to-day…
Printed electronics create a buzz at packaging show
19 November 2012
The Business Design Centre in Islington, London, opened its doors to easyFairs’ packaging show for the third time. Amongst the many innovations and exciting new…
High attendance at Italian packaging event
12 November 2012
Some 150 representatives of the entire printing and packaging supply chain met on September 27 at Fisciano University, in Salerno, Italy, for the ‘Excellence in…
New Vision has Cadbury Halloween treat boxed up
8 October 2012
Visitors to Cadbury World in Birmingham can take home a pumpkin with a difference this Halloween, thanks to the work of New Vision Packaging. The…
Access to shrink sleeve films widened
2 October 2012
UPM Raflatac is introducing shrink sleeve materials, pre-slit for narrow web printers and delivered through the Fast Web service. RafShrink PET Pentafilm 45 is the…
Technology for corrugated and cartons
28 September 2012
Corrugated packaging created in Esko’s Suite 12 During the Queen’s jubilee and the Olympics, themed packaging promoting Britishness demonstrated how flexible and innovative the…