Packaging

PaperlinX announces UK closures amidst ongoing restructuring

Paperlinx has announced its intention to restructure its UK trade following sales of its American and Italian businesses.

SME label printer forced to switch banks to secure funding for growth

The Bramwell Labels Company secured funding for two new machines by shopping around to guarantee the best loan rates.

Bottles use 50% more finite resources than carton packs

A pan-European study has found that carton packs for UHT milk use 57% less fossil resources than bottles.

Gmund launches new lakepaper range

German paper manufacturer Gmund has introduced The Kiss, a new addition to its lakepaper range for applications such as letters, books, invitations and greetings cards.

Edale to push RFID converting lines in China

UK press manufacturer Edale is to sell its radio frequency identification (RFID) converting lines in China via distributor Tianjin G-Sight Technology.

Why clients prefer to think inside the box: packaging proofing

Physical packaging proofs cost a bomb to make and can't be emailed, but are clients ready to trust 3D virtual proofs and what kind of printer can benefit?

Flint Group launches nyloflex Ace New plate

Flint Group Flexographic Products will launch its latest flexo plate, nyloflex Ace New, in Western Europe and America next month.

Drinks carton reprocessing plant to open next year

A drinks carton reprocessing plant is set to be operational in the UK by 2013 following an agreement between packaging producer Sonoco Alcore and the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment...

Falconer Print and Packaging installs UK's first Braille unit with Diana X folder gluer

Falconer Print and Packaging installed the Heidelberg Diana X 115 folder gluer with Braille unit in April, which is "running very smoothly", according to Falconer managing director Hadyn Bradbury.

Integrity plans labels push

Integrity Print is aiming to double the size of its label printing business as the group adapts to shifting demand in its core markets.