Packaging

Packaging Innovations attracts record visitor numbers

Last week's Packaging Innovations show clocked up record numbers, say organisers, who totted up 6,585 visitors descending onto the stands of the 350 exhibitors.

Kingston Carton to install Tharstern MIS

Hull-based carton manufacturer Kingston Carton has invested in a Tharstern MIS in order to support growth and improve customer service.

IIJ to launch latest XYPrint system at Fespa

Industrial Inkjet (IIJ) has announced that it is to unveil its latest system, the XYPrint 300, for the first time at Fespa in Cologne, Germany, in May.

PEFC endorses CPI poll packaging findings

The PEFC has welcomed the results of a Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) commissioned YouGov poll, which revealed that UK consumers prefer their groceries and fresh produce to be available in...

Killer app: Americk and Amberley brew up 57 tartan varieties

To coincide with last month’s Burns Night celebrations, Scottish drinks manufacturer AG Barr embarked on a £1m campaign to promote its Irn-Bru brand, which saw two-litre and 500ml bottles of the...

Elanders expands North East presence with new hire

Print and packaging company Elanders UK has taken on Matt Swift as business development manager to expand its presence in the North East.

Warren launches Accurate Freeze bespoke reel-to-sheet service

Independent cartonboard and graphical board stockist Warren has started offering a tailor-made, reel-to-sheet service for Accurate Freeze, the high-quality folding boxboard (GC2) grade from...

All-female panel announced for the Big Print Debate

Women will be taking centre stage in an all-female panel at the Big Print Debate, which is taking place during the annual Packaging Innovations show at Birmingham’s NEC on 26 February.

Bramwell targets new markets with digital spend

The Bramwell Label Company has launched a digital printing service to tap into new markets following a large investment in new equipment.

Ten years of innovation

Packaging Innovations celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Like any 10-year-old it has grown.