Packaging
Chevler expands with Lovely Packaging acquisition
Baking case manufacturer Chevler has acquired five-staff, Cardiff-based greaseproof paper printer Lovely Packaging.
Kodak identifies core businesses as it pitches for $950m financing
Kodak has singled out digital printing and packaging solutions as being among its most valuable growth businesses, as part of its pitch to potential investors.
Star product: Korsnas Artisan
This cartonboard is aimed at the luxury end of the packaging market
John Watson launches Gallus press with MSP visit
John Watson & Company has officially launched its 10-colour Gallus Pressure Sensitive Label press with a visit from Fergus Ewing MSP, minister for energy, enterprise and tourism.
Antalis acquires 28m packaging business
Paper merchant Antalis McNaughton has expanded its packaging business after purchasing Ambassador Packaging.
Kodak enters bankruptcy protection
Eastman Kodak and its US subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the digital imaging and pre-press giant ran out of money to finance its stuttering transformation.
Lscher and MacDermid launch Accent flexo plate
Lscher has partnered with MacDermid to launch Accent, a new flexo coating plate for packaging and commercial print applications that can be imaged like a normal litho plate on Lscher's XPose! UV...
DS Smith launches 1.4bn bid for SCA Packaging
DS Smith has launched a 1.4bn reverse takeover bid for SCA's packaging division, in a deal that would make it the largest corrugated and second largest packaging business in Europe with a turnover of...
Rigid Group's Paul Coates passes away
Rigid Group financial director Paul Coates has passed away suddenly at the age of 53.
Jaymar Packaging boosts capacity with Bobst folder-gluer install
Jaymar Packaging, the carton manufacturer, has invested in its third Bobst folder-gluer to boost capacity at the Crewe-based business.