Packaging

Koenig & Bauer sees revenue growth in Q1
Koenig & Bauer posted a 6.2% increase in revenue in Q1 while its order intake was also up.

DS Smith expecting second-half margin growth
DS Smith said its financial performance has continued trading in line with its expectations and that it is anticipating group margins to progress further in the second half of its financial year...

Stag Print celebrates 40th birthday
Stag Print is celebrating 40 years in business this month and has attributed its lasting success to constantly evolving its service offering.

DS Smith study says UK recycling “at tipping point”
Packaging giant DS Smith has released new research that says the UK will fall short of its 2035 recycling targets by more than a decade.

Paper straw maker features on prime time TV show
Sustainable packaging start-up Transcend Packaging featured on BBC’s One Show last night, championing the case for paper straws as a replacement for single-use plastic versions.

DS Smith to sell two packaging businesses to International Paper
DS Smith has agreed the proposed sale of two of its packaging businesses to International Paper for €63m (£54.7m).

Magnet Harlequin revamps group offering
The nine companies that comprise the Magnet Harlequin Group have formalised their alliance and have relaunched with a collective offering under the 'Branded' umbrella.

Warren expands range with Creator
Independent board and paper stockist Warren has enhanced its portfolio with the addition of the Creator range of FSC certified papers and boards.

Chinese chemical plant explosion kills 80, hits ink supply chain
Flint Group has warned that a deadly explosion at a Chinese chemical factory last month has led to the supply of raw materials for publication and UV inks tightening around the globe.

CS Labels opens up flexible pouch possibilities
CS Labels has officially launched digitally printed flexible pouches after working closely with long-term partner Xeikon to develop a solution that opens up the application for shorter runs that were...