Packaging

Leigh Print sold in pre-pack deal

Leigh Print has been bought out of administration by managing director Les Harris-Ward's new company, Leigh Print & Packaging.

FFEI expands distribution deal with Color Confidence

Color Confidence has been appointed the exclusive UK distributor for FFEI's RealVue 3D Packager, a three-dimensional visualisation tool for print and packaging designs.

C3 Imaging acquired by Zenith Print & Packaging

C3 Imaging has been acquired by Zenith Print & Packaging and Zenith Media owner John Mooney, five months after it exited a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).

Schawk promotes Eric Ashworth to president

Schawk has promoted its chief strategy officer Eric Ashworth to the role of president.

Sun Chemical launches multi-purpose ink system

The ink and consumables firm has developed a single ink system for use across a broad range of packaging applications.

Experian data shows fall in payment times

Print and packaging firms saw their invoices paid more than two days earlier in quarter two compared to the same period last year, according to new data.

DS Smith begins 6m expansion of Belper plant

The expansion is set to include a new, state-of-the-art printing press and aims to add 50% to the factory's production capacity.

The packaging proposals are dangerous and unprecedented

In addition to being heavy handed and without giving due consideration to previous regulation introduced into the sector, this legislation would give the UK a reputation as a bad place to do business,...

Videojet launches inkjet printer for packaging applications

Industrial printer manufacturer Videojet Technologies has launched the Videojet 8510, a compact inkjet printer designed for coding applications in the packaging sector.

Institute of Packaging Professionals launches UK membership drive

Trade association the Institute of Packaging Professionals is to launch a UK membership drive at the London-based Packaging Innovations show in October.