Labels
Customark acquires Goldcrest from ESP
Industrial labelling firm Customark has acquired eight-person labelling operation Goldcrest (Adhesive) Products from Handel Group, the parent company of Swindon’s ESP Colour.
MCC responds over Cwmbran closure plans
Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has moved to reassure customers and employees following the shock news that it plans to close its flagship plant in South Wales.
MCC to close Cwmbran site
Print employment in Wales has been dealt another blow with news that Multi-Color Corporation plans to close its loss-making site in Cwmbran.
BGM reveals new 22’’ label slitter-rewinder
Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM) will launch a new 550mm (22’’) inspection slitter rewinder for self-adhesive labels at the end of March.
UPM Raflatac snaps up Metamark
UPM Raflatac has made another significant acquisition with a £146m deal to take over UK manufacturer Metamark.
Historic paper firm ceases trading
A historic UK paper company has closed its doors after nearly 100 years in business.
Packaging and labels to prove key growth area
Packaging and label print will be the sole industry vertical to enjoy substantial growth over the next four years, according to fresh analysis from market intelligence firm Smithers.
IBIS to unveil new label binder at Hunkeler Innovationdays
IBIS Integrated Bindery Systems will be using Hunkeler Innovationdays next month to unveil a unique label binder.
Abbey Labels takes UK's first Xeikon Lion
Abbey Labels has installed the UK’s first Xeikon LX3000 toner label press, known as 'The Lion' and capable of up to 42m/min in five colours.
UPM Raflatac to shut German site, shifts work to 'more cost competitive factories'
UPM Raflatac has announced that it is closing its Kaltenkirchen factory in Germany, with production being transferred to two of its other sites.