Packaging

Roland DG adds white ink to printer/cutter range

Roland DG has added a white ink option to its VersaStudio BN-20 and VersaCamm VS series of eco-solvent, metallic inkjet printer/cutters.

North Plains buys Xinet to form largest pure-play DAM in print

North Plains has acquired rival digital asset management (DAM) vendor Xinet for an undisclosed amount to form "the largest pure-play DAM vendor" in the print industry.

Durst doubles label press width with Tau 330 Drupa launch

Durst has unveiled the latest addition to its UV inkjet range of label presses, the Tau 330, which is targeting the short-run label production market.

Unite to take legal action as MMP dispute rolls on

The battle between packaging manufacturer Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP) and Unite continues, with the union set to take legal action for alleged unlawful dismissal.

PBM Graphics turns to Mark Andy for packaging, label and trading card printing

Durham, NC-based PBM Graphics announced the install of a Mark Andy Performance Series P7 flexographic press as it looks to build on its packaging, labeling and collectible trading card business.

Flint Group to showcase latest flexo technology at Drupa

Flint Group will demonstrate its latest flexo CTP equipment and water-based inks for the flexible packaging market at next month's Drupa (Hall 10, stand C62).

Mayr-Melnhof to close strike hit Bootle site

Packaging manufacturer Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP) is to close its troubled Bootle plant, with all employees losing their jobs.

Gallus to launch enhancements to ICS 670 carton folding system

Gallus is to demonstrate a number of upgrades and enhancements to its ICS 670 inline carton folding system at Drupa 2012 (Hall 2, stand 2A45).

AGI-Shorewood produces packaging for Twilight DVD

Media packaging specialist AGI-Shorewood has helped to bring the latest film in the popular Twilight saga to the UK market on DVD and Blu-ray.

John Price Printers installs ten-colour Komori Lithrone

John Price Printers has installed a Komori ten-colour Lithrone S1029 Perfector to boost capacity and to replace an older press.