Packaging
Fine Print supports packaging demand with Kama buy
Oxfordshire marketing and promotional print company Fine Print has purchased a Kama ComCut 76 automatic finishing die-cutter to support its growing demand for short-run packaging.
Coveris completes £3m Cramlington investment
Coveris has completed a major two-year transformation project at its Cramlington labels facility in Northumberland.
Abercarn goes large with new prototyping facility
Smurfit Kappa has installed a Kongsberg cutting table at its Abercarn factory as the centrepiece of its new ‘Big Box’ design suite, which offers a next day XXL packaging prototyping service.
Ivanhoe Caledonian invests big in packaging
Scottish general commercial printer Ivanhoe Caledonian is set to install a raft of new finishing kit as part of a wider £1.6m investment to drive its smooth operational transition into packaging.
HP enhances PageWide C500 corrugated press
HP has added new feeding enhancments to its PageWide C500 Press to improve converters’ operating profit and reduce waste.
DecTek diversifies again with finishing spend
DecTek has significantly expanded its small-format finishing and embellishment capabilities as it looks to lean heavily into more new growth areas as it reaps the rewards of post-pandemic...
Fresh ideas find favour at Hackathon
An idea aimed at avoiding expensive packaging design bloopers carried off the top prize at last week’s European Graphic Arts Hackathon.
Pro Carton hires industry big hitter to take it to the next level
Pro Carton has appointed a new general manager, a seasoned industry big hitter, following the retirement of Tony Hitchin last month after five years in the role.
Essentra refocuses, packaging ops likely to be sold off
Essentra plans to become a “pure play” components business, meaning its Filters and Packaging divisions are likely to be sold off.
DS Smith boss calls for recycling reform
DS Smith CEO Miles Roberts has called for the UK’s fragmented recycling systems to be standardised – and for there to be separate collections for paper and card – in order to plug a recycling gap that...