Packaging
DS Smith shares climb following trading update; FD to leave
DS Smith’s shares have risen by over 3% in early trading after it reported that overall trading since 1 May 2022 is in line with its expectations, driven by pricing momentum and good cost control.
Strong growth predicted for digital packaging
The packaging and label printing sector is set for steady growth through to 2027, with digital packaging printing likely to perform especially well.
The Encore Group joins Science Based Targets initiative
The Encore Group has become one of a small pool of UK printers to have its emissions targets validated with the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
60 seconds with Pressision
Pressision began life almost 20 years ago. The firm’s vision and mission was born out of the frustration of a group of graphic designers who “didn’t have a print production house that would...
Chester Medical Solutions in Bobst investment
Pharmaceutical packaging manufacturer and contract packer Chester Medical Solutions has added to its portfolio of Bobst kit to boost production capacity at its site in Deeside, North Wales.
Macfarlane revenue and profit on the up
Macfarlane Group has recorded increases in both its sales and pre-tax profit in its half-year results.
DS Smith ramps up research into alternative fibres
DS Smith is claiming an industry first in trialling seaweed-based raw materials as an alternative to plastics, as part of the packaging giant’s major investment in circular economy products.
Essentra reports strong first half
Essentra has reported strong revenue and profit growth in its Filters and Components businesses for the first half of 2022.
Web-to-pack promo readied for TPS
MIS and workflow specialist eProductivity Software (ePS) has teamed up with four other industry suppliers for a personalised web-to-print promo at upcoming show The Print Show.
FPE concerned about potential gas shortage in Europe
The flexible packaging sector is “very concerned” about the potential shortage of natural gas availability in Europe, according to industry association Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE).