Packaging

Unite members at packaging specialist API Foils Europe have continued their strike action today, despite negotiations between the company and the union taking place.

Xaar has unveiled a new addition to its 1001 series inkjet printheads, the GS12, which is designed for ceramic tile production.

Goss International has declared Drupa a success after taking orders for 11 web presses at the show, although none of those were from the UK.

CPI director general David Workman is calling for a five-year moratorium on government regulations across the paper industry.

Italian flexo press manufacturer Gidue will officially launch its MX entry-level label printing press next month.

Online trade printer Pixartprinting is continuing to expand its range of services, following owner Matteo Rigamonti selling a majority stake in the Italian company to private equity firm Alcedo.

DS Smith's proposed acquisition of Europe's second largest packaging business, SCA Packaging, has been approved by regulators after it agreed to sell three production plants in the UK and France.

Chespeake's Leicester facility has installed the UK's first new format Heidelberg Diana X 80 folder gluer, which was unveiled at Drupa.

Packaging specialist API Foils Europe has hit out at Unite's failure to negotiate with it, as employees at Livingston carry out strike action.

Mets Board has launched its Express Liners service this week, offering to turn around kraftliner orders across Western Europe in two days.