Packaging
Printers strike at Bootle packaging firm
The print unit at Merseyside-based Crown Speciality Packaging is in the midst of industrial action after management allegedly reneged on an agreed pay increase.
International Paper extends distribution contract with Warren Board
US paper giant International Paper (IP) has renewed its exclusive UK and Ireland distribution contract with Warren Board Sales while increasing its stock range.
DS Smith to consolidate Multigraphics sites
DS Smith Packaging is proposing to move its Bradford-based retail and display and manufacturing arm, Multigraphics, into its Ely, Cambridgeshire facility.
Chesapeake sold to Carlyle Group
Private equity firm Carlyle Group has bought the paperboard operations of global packaging group Chesapeake from Irving Place Capital and Oaktree Capital Management.
DS Smith posts 51% profits increase
In the 12 months to 30 April, UK packaging group DS Smith achieved underlying pre-tax profits of 165m (2011: 111m), boosted by its acquisition of SCA Packaging.
Bob the robot improves automation on IIJ's XYPrint
Industrial Inkjet has added a robotic option to its XYPrint 200 printing system.
Benson Group top of the class for apprentices
Benson Group has won top marks from Leicester College for supporting education and training on its four-year apprentice scheme.
Next generation code printers from Videojet boost speed and quality
Videojet Technologies says its new 1620 and 1650 ultra high-speed continuous inkjet printers will deliver more code content for high-speed packaging firms.
Graphic Packaging to close former Contego Gillingham site
Graphic Packaging International (GPI) is to close its GPI Gillingham site six months after buying it from Contego Packaging, putting 170 jobs at risk.
CMC secures PPMA gong for carton system
Wrapping and inserting machinery manufacturer CMC won the award for Most Innovative Processing or Packaging Machine at the 2013 PPMA Group Industry Awards on Tuesday (4 June).