Packaging

Mondi's Functional BarrierPaper Ultimate will be graded for humidity-sensitive foods

Mondi buys Canadian mill, teases new PaperBarrier range

Packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has agreed to buy a 250,000 tonne pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, to serve its American production facilities.

The 3D printed units can quickly assemble boxes up to 400x300mm

Macfarlane Packaging launches rapid box assembly system

Macfarlane Packaging has launched a new rapid box assembly system that is said to help packers build cardboard boxes in seconds, increasing packing efficiency by up to 70%.

Imp 13: about generating order winning quotes with built-in software intelligence

Insoft democratises winning quotes with Imp v13

Insoft Automation has released the latest version of its dynamic ganging, imposition and estimating software which has been revamped with a raft of new features, including an option for “no-mix...

Industrial estate fire was declared a major incident. Image: Hertfordshire County Council

Major fire impacts Baldock businesses

A packaging company is among dozens of businesses impacted by a devastating fire at a Hertfordshire industrial estate.

The software is compatible with both desktop and cloud platforms

IGS launches new packaging software

International Graphic Supplies (IGS) has launched a new CAD/CAM packaging software aimed at litho and signage printers looking to move into the packaging market.

Pot Noodle: paper pot has taken years to develop

Unilever trials paper for Pot Noodle

Unilever has teamed up with Tesco to trial a new paper pot for its hugely popular Pot Noodle brand.

Mansfield: starting at Macfarlane later this month

Macfarlane appoints new distribution MD; launches unboxing survey

Macfarlane Group has appointed David Mansfield to the newly created leadership role of managing director of Macfarlane Packaging Distribution.

The Durham Box team

Durham Box acquired by Logson Group

Independent corrugated packaging supplier The Logson Group has acquired a majority shareholding in packaging and PoS printer Durham Box.

The Jet Press FP790 arrives on site

Flexible packaging first for Fujifilm

Fujifilm has begun the first beta site installation of its new Jet Press FP790 inkjet press for flexible packaging in EMEA – and it’s in the UK.

Mondi has now received all requisite approvals regarding the sale

Mondi completes sale of three Russian converting ops

Mondi has completed the sale of its three Russian packaging converting operations to the Gotek Group for a total consideration of RUB 1.6bn (£14m).