Packaging

AMS ups packaging presence with launch of M1C Labelmaxer

Mail equipment supplier AMS is upping its offering for the packaging sector with the launch of its M1C Labelmaxer.

Mondi relaunches Green Range to highlight sustainability

Mondi has relaunched its Green Range with the slogan 'As green as it gets'.

Benson Box's Lean Sigma strategy shortlisted for UK award

Folding carton manufacturer Benson Box has been shortlisted for the Best Factory Awards 2012.

Swanline boosts efficiency with Bickers Gluejet

Packaging and display supplier Swanline Print has installed a Bickers Gluejet 17.25 X/Y geometric pattern gluer to reduce labour and speed up delivery.

Macfarlane Group posts 65% profit increase but turnover flat

The UK packaging group posted pre-tax profits of 1.5m in the six months to June 2012 compared to the same time last year but turnover was level at 68m.

Chesapeake continues investment programme with Nuova Gidue label press

Packaging manufacturer Chesapeake has invested in a new Nuova Gidue M5 digital 3.0 flexo label press, which is to be installed at its Bourne facility.

Roland DG puts wide-format applications on show at UK Creative Centre

Roland DG is putting wide-format applications in the spotlight after opening the doors of its Creative Centre in Clevedon.

Government 'must take stronger action on raw materials shortage'

The government must take urgent action on a raw material crunch facing the UK, businesses and environmental organisations have warned.

Schawk posts $4.4m first half pre-tax loss

Schawk has slipped into the red for the first six months of 2012 after being hit with a triple whammy of higher staff costs, IT and business process improvement expenses and restructuring costs.

DE Product Labels makes digital foray with HP Indigo

Flexo label printer DE Product Labels has installed its first digital press, an HP Indigo WS4500.