Disciplines

Two Sides report put together with Toluna

Consumers back paper-based packaging

A new study, conducted just before the lockdown, has reported that just shy of two-thirds of consumers believe paper-based packaging is better for the environment.

Result of de-inking tests

Flexible packaging recycling moves a step closer

Ink manufacturer Siegwerk and recycling specialist APK have successfully completed de-inking trials of twofold printed low density polyethylene (LDPE) films.

Max CLBILS loan increased from previous limit of £50m

CLBILS loan upped, but new restrictions come in

The government’s coronavirus loan scheme for large businesses has been increased from a maximum of £50m to £200m, but a raft of new restrictions have also been introduced around dividends, bonuses and...

Kevin Woods, manager – global packaging division, Mercury Search

Opinion: Lockdown is no barrier to recruitment

It is clear that Covid-19 has impacted every area of business and recruitment is no different.

Premier Paper: new Welfare Products range includes social distancing tape

Merchants pivot with new PPE offerings

Paper merchants are diversifying their ranges to meet growing demand for PPE-type products that are becoming part of everyday life, and are essential to firms adapting their businesses to the new...

The range has a wide range of potential applications, including print

G-Tec set to launch anti-microbial print laminate

UK materials manufacturer G-Tec Paper & Film, part of Gardiner Graphics Group, is poised to launch a new range of innovative anti-microbial self-adhesive films and is looking to set up a UK...

Milexa Group: new product will be on the market next month

Milexa Group adapts to stay profitable during crisis

Milexa Group has managed to remain profitable throughout the coronavirus pandemic despite an initial 40% reduction in sales, the firm reports.

Döpfner: choice is an alliance with an imperfect democracy, or with a perfect dictatorship

Axel Springer boss speaks out on China dynamics

Axel Springer chairman and CEO Dr Mathias Döpfner has urged German and European leaders to “decouple” from China and forge closer alliances with the US and post-Brexit UK instead.

Agfa plates: temporary shutdown at factories including Leeds in the UK

Agfa pauses plate plants as virus hits demand

Agfa has described its Q1 results as “solid” although its offset printing business had begun being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, exacerbating “already tough conditions in this industry”.

Rico Back: began and ended his tenure as CEO amid controversy

Under-fire Back steps down at Royal Mail

Royal Mail has parted company with controversial CEO Rico Back with immediate effect.