Packaging

Brands switching away from plastic could increase their carbon footprint

The findings of a new report about the grocery sector have found that the switch by many brands and businesses from plastic packaging to alternatives is both confusing consumers and, in some cases,...

Duplo will release the Digifoil and PFI Blade B3 in a package with the DuSense Sensory Coater

Duplo preps for double machine launch at Packaging Innovations

Duplo is set to launch a new digital foiling machine and a shape cutter at the next Packaging Innovations expo in Birmingham.

Peter Curtis: joined the family business in the 1950s

Former Curtis chairman passes away

Curtis Packaging’s former managing director and chairman Peter Curtis has passed away aged 89.

Tinmasters: long history in metal decorating

Tinmasters to consolidate on one site

Metal decorator Tinmasters plans to restructure its operations in Wales by consolidating onto one site – a move that will spend the end for its historic Caldicot facility that has been in operation...

Contact Originators manufactures flexographic plates

Contact Originators hit by fire

Flexographic plate manufacturer Contact Originators suffered a serious fire at its Bredbury, Stockport facility over the weekend but has stressed it is "business as usual" following speedy action from...

Packaging Innovations 2020 will take place next month

New features for Packaging Innovations 2020 ahead of 2021 expansion

The organisers of next month’s Packaging Innovations have announced a series of new features for the show with plans afoot for major new developments in 2021.

The campaign was launched during an event at London’s Charing Cross

Campaign launched to make cartonboard official

Pro Carton has launched a campaign to make cartonboard an official term after it was found that despite universal use of the material, the word is broadly unrecognised.

Oswald will take up his new role in April

Mondi boss to join Mayr-Melnhof

Outgoing Mondi Group chief executive Peter Oswald is to join Mayr-Melnhof Karton as its new chairman and chief executive, it has been announced.

Mondi's Nelson site is set to close. Image: Google Maps

Mondi to cease UK manufacturing

Mondi is set to bring an end to its UK manufacturing with the planned closure of its two remaining UK production plants, putting 208 jobs at risk.

Atkinson: "This acquisition gives us a breadth of additional customers to bring on stream"

Macfarlane Group acquires Armagrip

Macfarlane Group has acquired industrials sector packaging provider Armagrip to further strengthen its business in the north of England.