Packaging
DS Smith makes Eastern European push with Romanian acquisition
DS Smith has acquired Romanian packaging and paper firms EcoPack and EcoPaper in a bid to extend its Eastern European reach.
More brands buy in to the luxury look
It’s an exciting time to work in luxury packaging, if a new study from Smithers Pira is to be believed. The print and packaging consultancy says more and more brands are recognising the value that...
Question mark over ASG Slough
ASG Worldwide is understood to be consulting with employees over the closure of its Slough operation.
Sun Chemical making digital inroads with LabelExpo debuts
Sun Chemical has expanded its portfolio with new UV-LED flexo inks and digital coatings, which were both debuted at LabelExpo Europe last week.
EFI acquires Escada Systems
EFI has made further inroads into the corrugated packaging market by acquiring corrugated packaging software developer Escada Systems.
Bobst launches M8
Bobst has premiered an upgraded flexo press, the M8 flexible packaging line, at LabelExpo.
Global Graphics rolls out Harlequin with new machines
Print software developer Global Graphics has partnered with HP and Durst to use its Harlequin RIP to power their label and packaging presses.
Visionscape acquires Gelpack out of administration
The Gelpack group of companies has been bought out of administration by environmental utility group Visionscape.
Reproflex & Shazam raise temperature for Fairfield
The new Heat & Eat crisps from Fairfields Farm come with a warm glow of innovation as the pack is designed to be heated in the microwave, so that chip and dip can be enjoyed together at optimal...
Hurricane hits Essentra packaging production
Essentra has announced the temporary shutdown of its two Health & Personal Care Packaging facilities in Puerto Rico as a result of Hurricane Maria.