Packaging

Contego to sell cartons business for 81m to US's Graphic Packaging

Contego Packaging is selling its food and beverage cartons business to US food specialist Graphic Packaging in a deal worth 81m.

Manroland Sheetfed completes reorganisation

Manroland Sheetfed has completed its reorganisation following its sale to Langley Holdings with a small number of additional redundancies and the consolidation of its German sites.

KBA reverses loss in nine-month results

KBA has recorded a double-digit operating and pre-tax profit in its results for the nine months to 30 September 2012, reversing last year's losses over the same period.

PeterLynn targets digital labels with Xeikon 3030 install

PeterLynn, the Corby-based manufacturer of self-adhesive labels, has bought a Xeikon digital press and doubled its factory size as it seeks new business in the food and beauty sectors.

Esko extends mobile and Braille support in WebCenter 12

The latest version of Esko's WebCenter online packaging management platform will allow customers to access files at any time from their Apple iPhone.

Tresu launches Flexo Innovator modular packaging press

Tresu, the Danish flexo machinery manufacturer, is targeting UK packaging printers with a new range of modular presses.

Systematic Automation launches Vinci 1452 screen printer

Systematic Automation has launched the Vinci 1452 automatic screen printer for printing on cylindrical products, including vials, syringe barrels, chapstick containers and seasonal marketing...

Swanline launches Fast-Track litho-laminating service

Swanline Print, the packaging and point-of-sale trade supplier, has launched a new quick-turnaround service for new and repeat litho-laminated jobs.

Stationers to hold inaugural Environmental Group symposium

The Stationers' Company has created an Environmental Group under the chairmanship of former Pira International managing director and Stationers' court assistant Michael Hancock.

Mark Andy owner AIP completes Presstek acquisition

American Industrial Partners (AIP), the private equity owner of narrow and mid-web flexo press maker Mark Andy, has completed its $26m (16.2m) purchase of direct imaging press builder Presstek.