Packaging
Squeezing the fat out of packaging
Despite a consistent effort by the packaging industry to become greener, with print companies taking a lead role, news of its achievements is failing to reach the public, finds Philip Chadwick
Banker to step into Murray's shoes to head up BemroseBooth
An investment banker will take the reigns at BemroseBooth later this month when incumbent managing director Dave Murray steps down.
Chesapeake completes sale and looks to expand
Packaging giant Chesapeake has said it will look at all options to grow as it completes its previously announced sale to a group of private equity companies for $485m (331m).
Pragati to manage Marin's display systems in India, Sri Lanka and BD
Hyderabad-based Pragati Offset has tied up with Marin's International, France, a leader of automatic display and licenser for Lama display systems worldwide, as the sole licensee, to produce and...
Workers at fire-struck Thorpe plant face redundancy as MY Healthcare decides not to rebuild
MY Healthcare has made 74 staff redundant after it decided not to rebuild its fire-ravaged Thorpe cartons facility.
More than 100 jobs at risk as St Ives proposes closure of Crayford site
St Ives has proposed the closure of its Crayford DVD/CD packaging site, which could result in up to 129 job losses.
Agfa Graphics cuts transportation packaging on Azura/Amigo plates
Agfa Graphics has halved the amount of packaging per sqm used to transport its Azura and Amigo printing plates, as part of a drive to reduce its environmental footprint.
Macfarlane Group sees pre-tax profit soar by 50%
Macfarlane Group has posted strong annual results for the year to 31 December 2008 and recorded a pre-tax profit from continuing operations up 50% to 3.7m.
Antalis Packaging boosts sales by 24%
Antalis Packaging has increased its sales by 24% for the year ending 2008, and said it is hopeful that it will report a similar figure at the end of 2009.
Fine form for family firm
Denny Bros sprung to recognition with its development of an innovative label that is taking the world by storm and delivering protection against the downturn