Packaging

Reprocad has launched what claimed was the first Memjet-powered roll-to-roll, wide-web, single-pass inkjet press for flexible packaging applications.

International Paper has dropped its interest in acquiring Smurfit Kappa after a “lack of engagement” by the corrugated packaging giant over the deal.

DS Smith is set to acquire Europac in a deal worth £1.45bn.

Handy Labels is looking to upgrade its digital firepower to help it cross the 100-million-labels threshold and move into new markets.

Velox has singled out the UK as a major target for what it claims is the world’s only mass production direct-to-shape (DTS) digital decorator for the rigid packaging industry.

Shawpak has initiated a major drive to increase its turnover to £3m within the year and to sell 100 of its thermoforming machines annually by 2020.

Just over a decade after the show last visited Germany’s capital, Fespa returned to Berlin earlier this month, packed with popular returning features and a number of well-received new initiatives.

The first time he saw the RMGT 10-series press, it was thrumming away in front of thousands of visitors at Drupa 2016. But by this time Brian Sidebottom was no mere spectator.

New Solution Engineering and its sister company Mtex have launched a raft of new machines, including a flatbed digital corrugated printer for custom packaging.

Mailing equipment manufacturer Kern has appointed Michelle Heer as its new UK general manager.