Packaging
Packaging professionals and students recognised at Starpack awards
Re-useable packaging, fast food containers and cake baking kits were winners at the 2012 Industry, Student and Schools Starpack Packaging Design Awards.
Print and packaging insolvencies up two-thirds in June
Print and packaging insolvencies rose two-thirds in June versus the same month last year, according to Experian, despite the financial strength of the sector improving marginally.
CPI hails arrival of printed electronics in the pressroom
The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) has finalised a 2m development that aims to broaden the reach of printed electronics.
Edale set for open day at Douglas Storrie Labels
UK press manufacturer Edale is set to put its flexo FL-350 press through its paces at a forthcoming open day at Douglas Storrie Labels, the machine's first customer.
Former Hedsorboard boss named master of the Stationer's Company
Kevin Dewey said he would develop greater links within the packaging and new media sectors.
Tobacco packaging consultation deadline extended
The Department for Health has extended the consultation deadline on proposals to enforce plain packaging on tobacco products.
Star product: Grafik foam-centred boards
A range of bright-white, cost-competitive foam-centred-boards
Henkel launches Technomelt Supra 1000 hotmelt
Industrial manufacturer Henkel has launched its latest hotmelt packaging adhesives range, Technomelt Supra 1000.
DS Smith completes SCA Packaging acquisition
DS Smith has completed its acquisition of Europe's second largest packaging business in a £1.3bn deal, excluding cash and external debt.
Mark Andy revamps UK showroom facility
Narrow web printing press manufacturer Mark Andy is aiming to maintain its strong UK sales momentum after reequipped and updating its Cheshire-based showroom.