Packaging
Technology: All aboard the QR express
To remain a viable part of the marcomms mix, print needs to embrace the opportunities presented by interactive content
Crabtree of Gateshead turnover soars after expansion in China
Crabtree of Gateshead has increased its turnover from 14m in 2010 to a projected 24m for its financial year ending 2011 following "rapid expansion" in the Chinese market.
HSM launches packaging-specific bailer
Bailing equipment manufacturer HSM has launched a packaging-specific machine.
FFEI upgrades RealPro 3D-Packager ahead of Easyfairs show
FFEI will demonstrate v1.1 of its RealPro 3D-Packager software at next month's Easyfairs Packtech 2011 exhibition, which will be held at the NEC from 16-17 February.
EskoArtwork sold to Danaher
EskoArtwork has been sold to Danaher for EUR 350m (297m) after its Danish shareholder Axcel signed a definitive sales purchase agreement with the US-based industrial group.
PCS develops biodegradable loyalty card
Commercial card manufacturer Plastic Card Services (PCS) claims to have developed one of the first biodegradable plastic loyalty card schemes manufactured from green materials.
API announces 20% price hike on packaging foils
Specialist packaging materials manufacturer API Group has announced a 20% price hike across its foil product range after it experienced "horrific" price inflation in the polyester market.
EFI launches faster version 4.5 of Fiery and Colorproof XF
EFI has launched version 4.5 of its Fiery XF RIP and Colorproof XF proofing technologies, claimed to be nearly three times faster than their predecessors.
Dragons' Den-style show Lions' Lair returns to EasyFairs 2011
The popular <i>Dragons' Den</i>-style ideas show the Lions' Lair will return to this year's EasyFairs packaging exhibition.
Roberts Mart bags Intercontinental Brands cider contract
Flexible packaging manufacturer Roberts Mart has won a contract to provide the shrink packaging of Intercontinental Brands (ICB) St Helier Pear Ciders.