Packaging

Digital printing 'connects real and virtual world' in packaging

Keynote speaker Mike Ferrari is to drive home the benefits of digital printing for the packaging industry at Drupa 2012.

Tenza recruits Bowden to manufacturing manager role

Packaging manufacturer Tenza Technologies has appointed Simon Bowden as manufacturing manager.

Esko owner to buy X-Rite Pantone in $625m deal

Danaher Corporation has made a cash offer for X-Rite, owner of design industry color provider Pantone, with the deal for the colour management specialist broadly welcomed by shareholders and senior...

Roland DG adds white ink to printer/cutter range

Roland DG has added a white ink option to its VersaStudio BN-20 and VersaCamm VS series of eco-solvent, metallic inkjet printer/cutters.

North Plains buys Xinet to form largest pure-play DAM in print

North Plains has acquired rival digital asset management (DAM) vendor Xinet for an undisclosed amount to form "the largest pure-play DAM vendor" in the print industry.

Durst doubles label press width with Tau 330 Drupa launch

Durst has unveiled the latest addition to its UV inkjet range of label presses, the Tau 330, which is targeting the short-run label production market.

Unite to take legal action as MMP dispute rolls on

The battle between packaging manufacturer Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP) and Unite continues, with the union set to take legal action for alleged unlawful dismissal.

PBM Graphics turns to Mark Andy for packaging, label and trading card printing

Durham, NC-based PBM Graphics announced the install of a Mark Andy Performance Series P7 flexographic press as it looks to build on its packaging, labeling and collectible trading card business.

Flint Group to showcase latest flexo technology at Drupa

Flint Group will demonstrate its latest flexo CTP equipment and water-based inks for the flexible packaging market at next month's Drupa (Hall 10, stand C62).

Mayr-Melnhof to close strike hit Bootle site

Packaging manufacturer Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP) is to close its troubled Bootle plant, with all employees losing their jobs.