Packaging

Kingsway Printers makes digital debut with HP Indigo label press

Kingsway Printers has made its debut in the digital print arena and responded to a growing demand for short-run work by investing in an HP Indigo ws4500 label press.

Western Corrugated site up for sale

The site of recently-closed Welsh packaging printer Western Corrugated has been put up for sale by the administrator.

Amberley Labels doubles digital capacity with WS6000 investment

Amberley Labels has more than doubled its capacity for digital label production with the installation of an HP Indigo WS6000 digital press.

Digital print given specialist area at packaging shows

Increased interest in digital print for packaging has led to the sector getting its own area at the organisation's packaging shows this month, tradeshow specialist EasyFairs has claimed.

Western Corrugated closes doors

Packaging manufacturer Western Corrugated has closed its doors after falling into administration.

Illuminated posters and packaging are first products from printed electronics firm

A Belgian screen printer has teamed up with a university and a nanotechnology research centre to commercialise large-format screen printed electronics for packaging and advertising applications.

Kentmere Packaging adds capacity with 1.5m Manroland buy

Kentmere Packaging has increased its capacity with the purchase of a 1.5m Roland 706 LV from Manroland.

Graphic Republik targets packaging printers with Star Proof deal

Graphic Republik has signed a European distribution agreement with Star Proof developer ISI Graphic System that will result in it offering ISI's dot-proofing software with the Epson Stylus Pro WT7900.

Schawk continues financial improvement

Packaging pre-press specialist Schawk has continued its financial recovery, posting a solid set of results for the third quarter of the year, despite falling revenues.

Nampak Healthcare boosts turnover by 35% following 4m press installation

Nampak Healthcare has boosted its turnover by 35% to 19m following the 4m installation of a Komori S40 press and a Heidelberg Diana Pro 114 folder gluer earlier in the year.