Packaging

Kodak and Uteco have sealed the first sale of an Ultrastream-powered flexible packaging press, but the details of the customer involved are currently under wraps.

Two Euro Packaging companies have entered a collective redundancy consultation, with a view to create a stronger combined business.

DS Smith has reported record group profitability and return on sales “despite economic headwinds” in its half-year results.

European packaging firm Coveris has developed a new shrink film for multi-pack products that is fully recyclable and is composed of more than 50% post-consumer recyclate.

Gartner has predicted that 80% of marketers will abandon personalisation efforts by 2025 due to lack of ROI, the complexities of customer data management or both.

Metsa Board has developed a new plastic-free paperboard for the food industry market that can easily be recycled.

Glossop Cartons has expanded its floorspace by more than 50% after taking on the 2,300sqm industrial building next door to its existing 4,140sqm Stockport production units.

Roland DG has launched what it claims is the world’s first flatbed desktop printer that can print safe inks onto food containers, children’s toys and medical equipment.

Paper and packaging materials distributor Antalis has expanded its offering with a move into box manufacturing after installing a Kolbus Autobox AB.

Koenig & Bauer UK has handed out a brace of 1814 Production Excellence Awards, recognising the achievements of two of its high-performing UK customers.