Packaging
Reproflex & Shazam raise temperature for Fairfield
The new Heat & Eat crisps from Fairfields Farm come with a warm glow of innovation as the pack is designed to be heated in the microwave, so that chip and dip can be enjoyed together at optimal...
Hurricane hits Essentra packaging production
Essentra has announced the temporary shutdown of its two Health & Personal Care Packaging facilities in Puerto Rico as a result of Hurricane Maria.
Packaging holds up in face of Brexit threats
A YouGov survey has revealed that while many small businesses in the UK are seeking to cut costs in the face of Brexit uncertainty, the vast majority won't cut packaging spend.
Real Digital takes next step in its evolution
Real Digital International has continued its 2017 re-equip with a brace of HP Indigo 12000s as it looks to target growth in new markets.
Macfarlane acquires Nottingham packaging firm
Macfarlane Group has acquired Nottinghamshire-based Greenwoods Stock Boxes (GSB), its first and potentially last 2017 acquisition.
Elanders UK acquires Spreckley
Elanders UK has acquired swing ticket producer Spreckley for an undisclosed sum.
Landa aims to put Israel at the pinnacle of printing
Landa Digital Printing has confounded the sceptics by achieving what some had deemed impossible – it now has a press up and running at a customer site, and the firm’s initial tranche of users has...
IFS takes on UK Slimbox sales
Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) is to exclusively supply Belgian manufacturer Fit Things’ new Slimbox laser cutter in the UK and Ireland.
Xaar seals major printhead deal
Xaar has signed “probably its biggest deal yet”, for 90,000 printheads to be supplied over the next two years.
Still room for improvement in online retail packaging
There is still scope for better packaging presentation from online retailers, despite improvements in functionality, a survey from Macfarlane Packaging has found.