Packaging
Paper supply crunch: buyers urged to plan well ahead
Print buyers are being warned to plan their paper requirements months ahead, with reports of ‘gazumping’ on previously agreed mill prices and a global squeeze on the availability of some paper types.
Alexir Partnership launches dry food Measuring Pack
The creative design team at Alexir has developed a dual-purpose, fully recyclable packaging product for dried foods.
Delga Press celebrates 60th
Delga Press is celebrating its 60th anniversary – a year later than originally planned due to last year’s pandemic restrictions.
Belmont moves to four-day week
Belmont Packaging has launched a four-day working week, with all employees enjoying a three-day weekend from this week.
CPI report finds paper industry fundamental to society though pandemic
The Confederation of Paper Industries' (CPI) third Economic Value Report (EVR) highlights the vital role played by the industry during 2020 and stresses the need to focus on growth and sustainability.
KSP Group to fill market niche with specialist box-making install
KSP Group has installed a Chinese manufactured multi-functional automatic rigid box wrapping line to enable it to take advantage of a gap in the market.
Flint sells Xsys pre-press business
Flint Group has confirmed that its Xsys pre-press wing is being sold, with Steve Dryden stepping up to become CEO of Flint as a result.
DS Smith reports positive trading as box volumes boom
DS Smith said its trading has continued to progress well over the last few months, with strong growth seen in box volumes.
CPMA says plain packaging has failed following rise in young smokers
The Consumer Packaging Manufacturers Alliance (CPMA) has called the 2017 introduction of plain packaging for tobacco products “a failed policy”, following a rise in the number of young smokers during...
Real Digital secures PE backing; David Mitchell becomes non-exec director
Private equity firm LDC has invested in mail and fulfilment company Real Digital International, to support the existing management team following the retirement of founder Peter Rivett, while Astron...