Packaging

K&B: bridging the gap between Drupa dates

Koenig & Bauer ready to reveal Drupa launches

Koenig & Bauer will run its own ‘virtual trade fair’ to coincide with what would have been the Drupa 2020 dates, featuring new product launches and demonstrations.

Bobst: "Very simple to say, but very complex to achieve"

Bobst shares vision of connected supply chain

Bobst has outlined a new vision for the future whereby all parts of the packaging supply chain, from brand owners to converters and retailers, will be seamlessly connected.

Stabel (right) at Xeikon's announcement of the new Idera platform

Xeikon makes move on single-pass corrugated

Xeikon is entering the single-pass corrugated printing market with a new water-based ink offering, and has also said that a key target market of its new SX30000 digital press will be commercial...

PaperGard remains effective for the lifetime of the product

James Cropper makes self-sanitising paper

UK specialist papermaker James Cropper is poised ready to ramp up its production of antimicrobial papers to meet an anticipated rise in demand as brands look to rise to the coronavirus challenges.

Expertcut 106 PER Autoplaten: up to 9,000 sheets per hour with non-stop feeding

Simply Cartons expands with die-cutter and folder-gluer

Simply Cartons has invested in a second Expertcut 106 PER Autoplaten die-cutter and a Masterfold 110 A3 multipurpose folder-gluer, expanding its offering in two directions.

MultiNova MN400: praised for speed and ease-of-use

CEG Packaging boosts setup with MultiNova gluer

CEG Packaging has purchased a high-speed MultiNova MN400 gluer, following a recent move to larger premises.

Three generations of Kolbus UK MDs (L-R): Flather, Bird and Robson

New MD for Kolbus UK

Greg Bird will step up to the role of Kolbus UK managing director next month, the fruition of a succession plan that started last year when he rejoined the business.

Two Sides report put together with Toluna

Consumers back paper-based packaging

A new study, conducted just before the lockdown, has reported that just shy of two-thirds of consumers believe paper-based packaging is better for the environment.

Result of de-inking tests

Flexible packaging recycling moves a step closer

Ink manufacturer Siegwerk and recycling specialist APK have successfully completed de-inking trials of twofold printed low density polyethylene (LDPE) films.

Kevin Woods, manager – global packaging division, Mercury Search

Opinion: Lockdown is no barrier to recruitment

It is clear that Covid-19 has impacted every area of business and recruitment is no different.