Packaging

AGI-Shorewood plans high end packaging acquisition

AGI-Shorewood is looking to strengthen its presence in the high end packaging market by acquiring another company, European chief executive Tony Garnish has confirmed.

Readyprint installs UK's first HP Indigo WS4600 label press

Readyprint has taken delivery of the UK's first HP Indigo WS4600 digital label press, a move that improves the flexibility and capacity at the Kidderminster-based business.

For the record: printing your art on your sleeve

A few years back, notions like RPM, the B-side and the 12-inch would have got a blank response, at best a snigger, from anyone below the age of 25. In 2012, though, to the astonishment of many in the...

AGI-Shorewood confirms plans to close Ebbw Vale facility

Around 60 jobs could be lost if consumer packaging company AGI-Shorewood goes ahead with plans to close its facility in Ebbw Vale, South Wales.

Manroland break-up to begin with Augsburg sale

Manroland's administrator has confirmed that the break-up of the German manufacturer will begin on Wednesday (1 February) with the sale of the Augsburg web offset facility.

HH Global launches packaging management service

Print management company HH Global has launched a packaging management service in a bid to expand its retail offering.

Glossop Cartons helps NHS charity collect the pennies

Packaging manufacturer Glossop Cartons has helped a charity organisation to collect spare change from around the community.

Chevler expands with Lovely Packaging acquisition

Baking case manufacturer Chevler has acquired five-staff, Cardiff-based greaseproof paper printer Lovely Packaging.

Kodak identifies core businesses as it pitches for $950m financing

Kodak has singled out digital printing and packaging solutions as being among its most valuable growth businesses, as part of its pitch to potential investors.

Star product: Korsnas Artisan

This cartonboard is aimed at the luxury end of the packaging market