Packaging
Cardboard shortage expected to settle down quickly
Small retailers and printers have reported struggles in getting hold of cardboard boxes for deliveries due to a raft of factors hitting the supply chain, but the Confederation of Paper Industries...
Colombier adds packaging conversion
Colombier UK is adding to its specialist conversion services with a substantial investment in a new coiler/rewinder for packaging grades that can produce narrow reels down to 50mm.
DecTek pivots again with new packaging offering
DecTek is pivoting into short-run packaging production with a substantial investment in additional space and new kit, including its third Titanium cutter.
MBO at Medica Packaging
A management buyout team has completed a deal at pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging specialist Medica Packaging.
CPMA warns on print implication of unhealthy food multibuy ban
The Consumer Packaging Manufacturers Alliance (CPMA) has warned that the planned introduction by the government to ban special multibuy offers on unhealthy foods could kick off a trend leading to more...
BakPac achieves BRC certification
Baker Labels’ trade digital flexible packaging division BakPac has been given certification for the BRC Global Standard for Packaging Materials.
Family-run Firstan bought by acquisitive group
AR Packaging has bought Firstan as the acquisitive Swedish groups looks to significantly bolster its UK presence.
DS Smith boosts flexibility with EFI Nozomi investment
DS Smith Iberia has installed an EFI Nozomi C18000 Plus digital corrugated press at its Lisbon facility to enable it to further expand its customer offering with more designs and possibilities.
Global Graphics completes Hybrid Software acquisition
Global Graphics has successfully completed its acquisition of the Hybrid Software Group from Congra Software.
Bar-Shany returns with Highcon role
Former HP Indigo chief Alon Bar-Shany is back in the industry with a new role at Highcon that sees him reunited with former boss Benny Landa – and he’s already been joined by another long-standing HP...