Packaging

Debut for Brit-developed automation software
Start-up British software company Daena has made its debut at Ipex with an innovative solution for automating repetitive pre-media tasks in packaging artwork that could also have wider applications.

Multi-Color completes Constantia buy
US-headquartered global label giant Multi-Color Corporation has completed its acquisition of Constantia Flexibles’ Labels division.

EPS launches Roto-Jet
Xaar subsidiary Engineered Printing Solutions (EPS) has launched the Roto-Jet cylindrical object inkjet printer for mid-range promotional applications.

Blake opens London 'excellence' hub and plans more
Blake Envelopes has opened its fourth 'hub of excellence', on the site of London’s newly opened Postal Museum, and announced a new partnership with the institution.

Xerox and Alexir look to the future of digital packaging
Xerox has hosted a joint openhouse event with one of its users, packaging manufacturer Alexir Partnership, as part of its strategy to promote digital printing technologies within the packaging...

Apple CEO Tim Cook visits Iggesund
Apple chief executive Tim Cook re-lived some student memories when he visited the Iggesund Paperboard paper mill and forest in Sweden earlier this month.

Ultragraph chooses Versafire to attract new business
Marketing services and packaging printer Ultragraph has installed a Heidelberg Versafire CP digital press to increase its competiveness.

MGI Jetvarnish 3D Evolution taken on by Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta has added the new MGI Jetvarnish 3D Evolution to its industrial printing product portfolio.

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...