Packaging
Me & My: Zakeke visual commerce platform
Online personalisation can be big business in difficult times, if you approach it carefully. The early promise of personalised photobooks disappeared into the clutches of big suppliers who can use a...
Agfa showcases B1 inkjet power at SpeedSet reveal
Agfa has taken the wraps off its SpeedSet 1060 B1 format sheetfed inkjet press at a VIP customer event in Cambridge.
Big Bang buys big for new business and label launch
Pontypridd’s Big Bang Print is diving into the label market with a brand-new Konica Minolta press, while simultaneously opening up massive room for growth in its digital carton production.
Van Genechten strengthens UK presence with CartonCare group deal
Independent European packaging specialist Van Genechten Packaging (VGP) has acquired 100% of its UK joint venture with printing and packaging specialist CartonCare Group.
DS Smith CEO Miles Roberts to retire; profits fall at half-year
DS Smith’s Miles Roberts has informed the company of his intention to retire from the board and his role as CEO.
Brown Knight and Truscott confirms BLP takeover
Brown Knight and Truscott Holdings (BKT) has expanded into the North East with the acquisition of BLP (Northern).
25/8 expands with Prepackit purchase
Fast-growing 25/8 Marketing Group has expanded its offering with the acquisition of Prepackit and Cavendish Press.
HP and BPIF outline folded carton opportunities at Kalas event
HP and the BPIF hosted a special open house event last week at Boston United FC, as well as a tour of nearby Indigo user Kalas Packaging’s premises, with the numerous current opportunities in the...
Advent calendar growth story continues
With the festive countdown now officially underway, printers are benefiting from the growing trend to produce Advent calendars for every taste – and budget.
Biopax invests £1.3m in onshoring paper wrap
Belfast sustainable packaging and label firm Biopax has bought a brand-new Holweg Weber rotary flexo press, capable of processing 500 million units of paper wrap per year.