Packaging
Alexir becomes employee owned
The Alexir Partnership has moved to retain its independent status by becoming employee owned.
Update: K&B demos Rapida 106 X for commercial and web-to-print
An eight-colour Rapida 106 X for commercial printing – billed as the world’s fastest perfecting press – has been showcased on the final day of Koenig & Bauer’s marathon 'Live' event.
James Cropper buoyed by luxe packaging
James Cropper has posted record sales and profits after an eventful year that has seen its paper business return to profitability.
CMC premieres paper wrapping line for ecomms firms
Italian wrapping and inserting kit manufacturer CMC has unveiled its second new packaging line aimed at e-tailers, a paper wrapping line that minimises waste and labour costs and maximises...
Miyakoshi launches flexible packaging inkjet press
Japanese manufacturer Miyakoshi has set its sights on toner and analogue platforms with the launch of a new high-speed inkjet press targeted at flexible packaging applications.
K&B Durst updates on product progress
Koenig & Bauer Durst will begin beta testing the VariJet 106 B1 inkjet press at the end of this year.
Siegwerk adds 'revolutionary' anti-bac coating to range
Ink manufacturer Siegwerk has signed an exclusive deal to supply a “revolutionary” water-based, light-activated anti-microbial flood coating that is fully recyclable and remains active for up to three...
Norske Skog to enter packaging market
Publication paper specialist Norske Skog is moving into the corrugated packaging market with a €350m investment in converting two newsprint machines to containerboard production.
Friedheim expands corrugated and POS footprint
Friedheim International has taken on the exclusive UK & Eire dealership for Young Shin large-format die-cutters to expand its presence in the packaging and POS markets.
New product roadmap from Kodak
Kodak has announced a raft of new products that would have been the centrepiece of its Drupa exhibit.