Packaging
Thieme inkjet-screen hybrid debuted
In a joint project with partner firms Mankiewicz and Folex, Thieme (6-T82) has developed a combined inkjet-screen print process for producing products including membranes for computer keyboards.
Macfarlane Group back on the acquisition trail
Macfarlane Group is on the hunt for another acquisition “to fill geographical gaps” following its successful purchase of Lane Packaging and Network Packaging last year.
Packaging Innovations & Luxury Packaging heads to London’s Olympia for sixth outing
Brand and inspirational packaging event Packaging Innovations London and Luxury Packaging 2015 is heading to London's Olympia for the first time in September.
First KBA results under new structure
KBA’s first-quarter results have been boosted by a big jump in orders for its sheetfed and special presses, as the group pushes ahead with plans to spin-off its operations into autonomous business...
Parkside Flexibles rebrands and marks 10 years since rescue
A flexo print and speciality packaging supplier with more than 40 years' experience is rebranding and repositioning to take advantage of diversification – marking a decade under current ownership.
Macfarlane Group reports sales and profits boost
Macfarlane Group has reported a year-on-year rise in sales of 13% so far in 2015 against the same period in 2014, following two acquisitions over the past 12 months.
Surrey printer bought by American firm
Surrey digital printer Four Point Printing has been acquired by a US-based company, in a deal brokered by specialist M&A advisors Evolution CBS.
DS Smith hails continued growth in trading statement
In a trading update for the year to 30 April 2015, which was released today (6 May), packaging giant DS Smith has said it is trading in line with expectations, with its strong underlying growth...
Antalis buys Paperlinx packaging ops
Antalis has bought Paperlinx UK’s packaging businesses, taking the size of its packaging supplies operation to over £80m.
Printers encouraged by interest in Arjowiggins event
Around 500 people attended the launch of a special pop-up paper and printing exhibition held by Arjowiggins as part of a Europe-wide initiative to promote print in London’s East End last night.