Packaging

Codex Solutions acquires Premier Contract Packers

Book packaging company Codex Solutions has acquired the assets and former staff of Premier Contract Packers (PCP), which ceased trading at the end of July.

Packaging Converter of the Year 2011: Utility PrintPack

After winning the Award in this category at the inaugural edition of PrintWeek India Awards in 2009, Utility PrintPack is the winner for Packaging Converter of the Year 2011 on its core strength of...

AJS Labels boosts digital capacity by 200% with HP spend

AJS Labels unveiled the largest chunk of its 1m 2011 digital spend last week, part of the Littlehampton firm's strategy to boost its short to medium-run adhesive label firepower.

Briefing: CSAT buy puts Heidelberg at forefront of packaging field

The German litho giant's latest purchase will put it at a competitive advantage when it comes to supplying to the active packaging market

Is Heidelberg covering its bases or hedging its bets?

It's taken Heidelberg over five years in development to bring on-stream the largely home-grown Linoprint DoD reel-to-reel digital inkjet solution.

Killer app: Complex colour kept in check

Packaging branding company Gilchrist worked with Heinz for the relaunch of its Weight Watchers range, which included new artwork and a new packaging design.

Medica Packaging products to feature on BBC drama

Medica Packaging is to have its drug cartons featured in December episodes of the BBC hospital drama <i>Casualty</i>.

PLC Labels goes into admin for the second time in 18 months

Rivers (Midlands), which trades as PLC Labels has gone into administration citing a period of tough trading as the reason for the company's collapse.

Zircon Technologies expands finishing in labels with three additional Rotocontrol machines

Dehradun-based Zircon Technologies has added three additional Rotocontrol slitter/ rewinders, following the successful installation of its first machine during LabelExpo India 2010.