Packaging
Van Genechten strengthens UK presence with CartonCare group deal
Independent European packaging specialist Van Genechten Packaging (VGP) has acquired 100% of its UK joint venture with printing and packaging specialist CartonCare Group.
DS Smith CEO Miles Roberts to retire; profits fall at half-year
DS Smith’s Miles Roberts has informed the company of his intention to retire from the board and his role as CEO.
Brown Knight and Truscott confirms BLP takeover
Brown Knight and Truscott Holdings (BKT) has expanded into the North East with the acquisition of BLP (Northern).
25/8 expands with Prepackit purchase
Fast-growing 25/8 Marketing Group has expanded its offering with the acquisition of Prepackit and Cavendish Press.
HP and BPIF outline folded carton opportunities at Kalas event
HP and the BPIF hosted a special open house event last week at Boston United FC, as well as a tour of nearby Indigo user Kalas Packaging’s premises, with the numerous current opportunities in the...
Advent calendar growth story continues
With the festive countdown now officially underway, printers are benefiting from the growing trend to produce Advent calendars for every taste – and budget.
Biopax invests £1.3m in onshoring paper wrap
Belfast sustainable packaging and label firm Biopax has bought a brand-new Holweg Weber rotary flexo press, capable of processing 500 million units of paper wrap per year.
Sun Chemical boosts food safe colour options
Sun Chemical has added a new shade to its direct food contact inks for sheetfed offset that will significantly boost the available colour palette for that type of print work.
Macfarlane Group full-year profits in line with expectations
Macfarlane Group is expecting its adjusted pre-tax profit for 2023 to be ahead of last year and in line with its full-year expectations.
Royston Labels acquired by French group Autajon
The France-headquartered global packaging group that acquired Simply Cartons this summer has further expanded its foothold in the UK after acquiring Royston Labels.