Packaging

Nespolo: "The luxury packaging sector is extremely relevant to us"

Fedrigoni in eco packaging joint venture

Fedrigoni has acquired 70% of a NewCo that will produce inner trays for boxes and gift cases for luxury items made entirely of thermoformed, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly cellulose...

Jaskowiec (centre): "The machine is awesome, it goes for hundreds of sheets per hour"

Party Decor in Konica Minolta corrugated purchase

Party Decor has taken on a Konica Minolta PKG-675i inkjet printer to support its new business arm that manufactures cardboard products including shipping boxes and decorative boxes.

Atkinson: "This is an encouraging start for 2021"

Macfarlane reports bumper revenue and profit growth

Macfarlane Group has seen its sales jump by over a quarter and its pre-tax profit more than double in its half year results.

Hubergroup: prices need to reflect significantly increased procurement costs

Hubergroup announces global price rise

Hubergroup has announced a worldwide price increase on its products citing a “massive rise” in raw material and transport costs.

Arrow Film Converters serves clients in the food packaging industry. Image: Google Maps

Arrow Film moves to water-based process

Flexible packaging printer Arrow Film Converters has initiated its move over to an innovative water-based inks process following the successful completion of trials.

PPMA research showed an enthusiasm to resume business as usual

PPMA Show prepares for September event

PPMA Show 2021 organisers are putting the final touches to next month’s expo citing a strong appetite for the return to physical events.

Trident team delighted with the new VeloBlade Volta 69+

Trident Creative Group enhances prototyping with new VeloBlade

Sonoco-Trident has boosted its creative services offering for mock-ups and samples with the installation of a VeloBlade Volta digital die-cutter from Vivid.

PureFX Soft Touch is designed for flexo presses and overprinting

Pulse unveils soft-touch UV varnish for labels

Pulse Roll Label Products has launched a new UV soft-touch varnish for labels that is food packaging compliant.

HSE: machinery suppliers and purchasers must ensure safety

Firms fined over dangerous die-cutter

Three companies – two corrugated packaging firms and a machinery supplier – have been fined after a worker suffered life-changing injuries while operating a flatbed die-cutting device.

Landa: revolutionary technology takes time

Landa supportive of Highcon vision

Industry innovator Benny Landa has spoken out in support of Highcon after a slump in the digital finishing firm’s share price.