Packaging
FFEI upgrades RealPro 3D-Packager ahead of Easyfairs show
FFEI will demonstrate v1.1 of its RealPro 3D-Packager software at next month's Easyfairs Packtech 2011 exhibition, which will be held at the NEC from 16-17 February.
EskoArtwork sold to Danaher
EskoArtwork has been sold to Danaher for EUR 350m (297m) after its Danish shareholder Axcel signed a definitive sales purchase agreement with the US-based industrial group.
PCS develops biodegradable loyalty card
Commercial card manufacturer Plastic Card Services (PCS) claims to have developed one of the first biodegradable plastic loyalty card schemes manufactured from green materials.
API announces 20% price hike on packaging foils
Specialist packaging materials manufacturer API Group has announced a 20% price hike across its foil product range after it experienced "horrific" price inflation in the polyester market.
EFI launches faster version 4.5 of Fiery and Colorproof XF
EFI has launched version 4.5 of its Fiery XF RIP and Colorproof XF proofing technologies, claimed to be nearly three times faster than their predecessors.
Dragons' Den-style show Lions' Lair returns to EasyFairs 2011
The popular <i>Dragons' Den</i>-style ideas show the Lions' Lair will return to this year's EasyFairs packaging exhibition.
Roberts Mart bags Intercontinental Brands cider contract
Flexible packaging manufacturer Roberts Mart has won a contract to provide the shrink packaging of Intercontinental Brands (ICB) St Helier Pear Ciders.
Food packaging firm fined after laminator incident
A food packaging firm has been fined more than 30,000 by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after an employee was dragged into a laminator.
Glossops fined over worker's death in 2006
Packaging manufacturer Glossop Cartons has been fined 50,000 plus 76,150 in costs following the death of sub-contractor Clive Hall in an incident four years ago.
Nampak Cartons and Nampak Healthcare sold to US investment company
Packaging giant Nampak has announced that its Nampak Cartons and Nampak Healthcare companies are to be acquired by US-headquartered investment company Platinum Equity.