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The energy crisis has been developing on the continent

FPE concerned about potential gas shortage in Europe

The flexible packaging sector is “very concerned” about the potential shortage of natural gas availability in Europe, according to industry association Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE).

CWU said its members "worked miracles during the pandemic"

Second Royal Mail ballot sees workers vote for further strikes

Royal Mail Group workers have voted in a second ballot to enter into formal dispute with management over pay and conditions.

Personalised Gifts Ormskirk opens on 20 August

Putting personalised print on the high street

The owner of an online gift shop will open a high street print workshop in Ormskirk, Lancashire, after finding success in personalised print.

Sustainable sample boxes are available from Amari Plastics

Amari Plastics launches new sustainable materials

Amari Plastics has launched a new sustainable collection of media products designed to meet the rising customer demand for environmentally friendly materials.

Labelstock consumption was down in H1

European labelstock consumption falls in H1

Consumption of self-adhesive labelstock decreased by 2% in Europe in the first half of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, according to data from label industry body FINAT.

(L-R) CCC chairman Tony Hession and Tri-Wall UK CEO Gavin Peters

Tri-Wall acquires The Corrugated Case Company

The UK arm of global packaging company Tri-Wall has continued its expansion programme with the acquisition of Derbyshire packaging manufacturer The Corrugated Case Company (CCC).

ePac: minimum run length is below 1,000

ePac expands global ambitions

ePac Flexible Packaging is planning a major worldwide expansion of its operations that will include a second site in the UK.

The three tenders all close later this month

Mega print tender trio up for grabs

Three major new print and related tenders – some worth seven figures – are now open via the government’s Contracts Finder service.

Dave Melbourne, Manta Makes' new general manager, with 'Mr Grey'

Manta Makes expands gift business with Mimaki install

New Forest wedding and gift specialist printer Manta Makes has taken on a Mimaki direct-to-object UV-LED printer to secure the company’s expansion.

Koehler's Oberkirch mill is coming to the end of a maintenance shutdown

Koehler sales heading towards €1bn

Sales and profits have increased at Koehler Group “despite difficult conditions”.