Packaging

HP has launched its latest entry into the flexible packaging market, the digital mid-web 200K press.

Smurfit Kappa has completed the disposal of its Russian operations after a process that has taken just under a year.

DS Smith has ordered a second EFI Nozomi single-pass inkjet – with EFI racking up its 50th Nozomi sale in the process – and the new device will be installed at its UK operation.

Smurfit Kappa Chelmsford has invested £5.5m in a Gopfert HBL machine to boost its print capability along with material handling for its conversion production areas.

Macfarlane Group has acquired specialist protective packaging manufacturing business A.E. Sutton, which trades as Suttons Performance Packaging.

Irish packaging group Zeus has opened a new 6,500sqm logistics facility in Watergrasshill, Cork.

Reflex Group has expanded again after taking over the GSH Group’s label and tag production wing and forming a new partnership with the supplier.

Packaging and stationery specialist Duraweld has bought the order books and assets of Celsur Plastics, Ambroplastics and Abbey Stationery Products.

Macfarlane Group continued on its growth path in 2022, with its revenue climbing by 10% and its pre-tax profit rising by 7%, ahead of market expectations.

Independent gift, loyalty, and membership cards supplier Incodia has been acquired from Longacre Group by Woodberry Packaging for an undisclosed sum.