Disciplines

Plastic debate at heart of London packaging show

A Big Plastics Debate was the centrepiece of this year’s London edition of the Packaging Innovations/Luxury Packaging expo, where sustainability was a key topic.

International Paper’s JetStar™ range goes from strength to strength

The latest version of International Paper’s JetStar™ range broadens the possibilities of high-speed inkjet and opens up high-end applications that offset and pre-print grades have struggled to...

Showcard Print invests to double mounting capacity

Wide-format specialist Showcard Print is looking to double its mounting capacity after installing a second litho laminator.

Prinovis enters web market with G&H press buy

Prinovis UK is adding web offset to its production facilities with the purchase of the 16pp Goss M600A hybrid web offset press from the shuttered G&H site.

Reach Printing Services wins Metro contract

Reach Printing Services has signed a contract to print a number of the Metro titles being published directly by DMG Media.

Agfa rejects Kanteron Systems takeover offer

Agfa has declined to engage in discussions with privately held healthcare IT and biomedical informatics company Kanteron Systems, from which it received a potential takeover bid earlier this week.

Positive Images UK marks 25th birthday

Positive Images UK has turned 25 and has attributed its success to diversifying at the right times and always striving for perfection.

Watkiss acquired by Plockmatic

Watkiss Automation has been acquired by rival manufacturer Plockmatic Group, which also owns Morgana.

TMB International celebrates 30th anniversary

Mailing house TMB International turned 30 last week and has attributed its lasting success to “being reliable and putting the customer first”.

Parkside in £1.5m laser investment

Flexible packaging firm Parkside hopes to open up business opportunities in reclosable packs after spending around £1.5m on new laser equipment.