Packaging
Extended Producer Responsibility fees delayed to 2025
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) charges for packaging converters, producers and suppliers have been delayed a year, from October 2024 to 2025.
Darlington Cepac strikes escalated in pay dispute
Unionised workers at Cepac’s site in Darlington have escalated their pay strikes, with two weeks of all-out action now due to begin at the end of this month.
Mondi buys Canadian mill, teases new PaperBarrier range
Packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has agreed to buy a 250,000 tonne pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, to serve its American production facilities.
Macfarlane Packaging launches rapid box assembly system
Macfarlane Packaging has launched a new rapid box assembly system that is said to help packers build cardboard boxes in seconds, increasing packing efficiency by up to 70%.
Insoft democratises winning quotes with Imp v13
Insoft Automation has released the latest version of its dynamic ganging, imposition and estimating software which has been revamped with a raft of new features, including an option for “no-mix...
Major fire impacts Baldock businesses
A packaging company is among dozens of businesses impacted by a devastating fire at a Hertfordshire industrial estate.
IGS launches new packaging software
International Graphic Supplies (IGS) has launched a new CAD/CAM packaging software aimed at litho and signage printers looking to move into the packaging market.
Unilever trials paper for Pot Noodle
Unilever has teamed up with Tesco to trial a new paper pot for its hugely popular Pot Noodle brand.
Macfarlane appoints new distribution MD; launches unboxing survey
Macfarlane Group has appointed David Mansfield to the newly created leadership role of managing director of Macfarlane Packaging Distribution.
Durham Box acquired by Logson Group
Independent corrugated packaging supplier The Logson Group has acquired a majority shareholding in packaging and PoS printer Durham Box.