Packaging

KBA has recorded a double-digit operating and pre-tax profit in its results for the nine months to 30 September 2012, reversing last year's losses over the same period.

PeterLynn, the Corby-based manufacturer of self-adhesive labels, has bought a Xeikon digital press and doubled its factory size as it seeks new business in the food and beauty sectors.

The latest version of Esko's WebCenter online packaging management platform will allow customers to access files at any time from their Apple iPhone.

Tresu, the Danish flexo machinery manufacturer, is targeting UK packaging printers with a new range of modular presses.

Systematic Automation has launched the Vinci 1452 automatic screen printer for printing on cylindrical products, including vials, syringe barrels, chapstick containers and seasonal marketing...

Swanline Print, the packaging and point-of-sale trade supplier, has launched a new quick-turnaround service for new and repeat litho-laminated jobs.

The Stationers' Company has created an Environmental Group under the chairmanship of former Pira International managing director and Stationers' court assistant Michael Hancock.

American Industrial Partners (AIP), the private equity owner of narrow and mid-web flexo press maker Mark Andy, has completed its $26m (16.2m) purchase of direct imaging press builder Presstek.

Gurnee, IL-based Nosco is set to become the first US customer for the HP Indigo 30000 digital sheetfed folding carton press, both companies announced at Pack Expo in Chicago this week.

Personalised and added-value packaging is on the rise, with big-name brands like Coca-Cola and Heineken already taking advantage. Here is what you need to know to ensure you are in on the action