Packaging

Just over a decade after the show last visited Germany’s capital, Fespa returned to Berlin earlier this month, packed with popular returning features and a number of well-received new initiatives.

The first time he saw the RMGT 10-series press, it was thrumming away in front of thousands of visitors at Drupa 2016. But by this time Brian Sidebottom was no mere spectator.

New Solution Engineering and its sister company Mtex have launched a raft of new machines, including a flatbed digital corrugated printer for custom packaging.

Mailing equipment manufacturer Kern has appointed Michelle Heer as its new UK general manager.

First-time Fespa exhibitor British Converting Solutions (BCS) has reported major interest in its custom box-making systems, with two walk-up customers ordering at the show.

Corrugated packaging specialist Cepac has completed a major expansion that has effected a huge boost capacity and production at its Rawcliffe, East Yorkshire site.

Launching its sustainable, wood-based biocomposite product, the company claims DuraSense could reduce plastic consumption by up to 60%.

InnerWorkings, the US-based print management and marketing giant that has a UK subsidiary, is facing legal action from investors once again over alleged financial misreporting.

Kodak achieved double-digit growth in volumes for its Sonora process-free and Flexcel flexo plates in Q1, but posted a loss for the quarter amid moves that could lead to more M&A activity at the...

Cast your mind back to Drupa 2016, and the plethora of inkjet systems for printing onto corrugated board that were either on show, or being talked about as future products.