Packaging

Pack sector fends off mounting challenges
No industry has been unchallenged over the past two years since Covid-19 took a stranglehold on our lives, with even the most pandemic- proof sectors at the very least needing to quickly adapt to new...

While the Printweek Awards finalists deservedly took centre stage in our February & March ‘Shortlist issue’, the issue was crammed as ever with a smorgasbord of insightful business and technology long reads and snappy news roundups...
Our briefings take a look at the much-vaunted packaging opportunity and we also share 10 top tips on navigating the paper supply crunch.

Morrisons makes milk packaging switch
Supermarket Morrisons is claiming a first after switching its own-brand milk to cartons from plastic bottles.

Macfarlane reports revenue and profit leap
Macfarlane Group achieved strong growth in 2021, with its revenue up by over a quarter and pre-tax profit jumping by 50%, well ahead of the previous year and better than market expectations.

Firm makes redress after failing to meet packaging regs
A Leicester firm has made a five-figure payment to charity after failing to register as a packaging producer or take the necessary steps to recycle and recover its packaging waste.

Macfarlane launches new Packaging Optimiser
Macfarlane Packaging has introduced the Packaging Optimiser, an interactive tool designed to help businesses identify the total cost and environmental impact of their packaging operation.

Wilkins Group gears up for growth
Wilkins Group is making a major investment in expanding its site and facilities.

Flint Group CPW division to implement surcharge
Flint Group’s Commercial Publication Web (CPW) division will implement a surcharge for all of its publication products effective for deliveries from 1 March 2022.

BPIF joins calls to urge swift end to paper shortage
The BPIF has joined forces with Intergraf and Finat to urge the end of strike action at UPM's Finnish paper mills.

Offset Print & Packaging in UK K&B first
High quality carton manufacturer Offset Print & Packaging has become the first UK customer to purchase the new generation Koenig & Bauer Rapida 145.