Packaging

Gartner has predicted that 80% of marketers will abandon personalisation efforts by 2025 due to lack of ROI, the complexities of customer data management or both.

Metsa Board has developed a new plastic-free paperboard for the food industry market that can easily be recycled.

Glossop Cartons has expanded its floorspace by more than 50% after taking on the 2,300sqm industrial building next door to its existing 4,140sqm Stockport production units.

Roland DG has launched what it claims is the world’s first flatbed desktop printer that can print safe inks onto food containers, children’s toys and medical equipment.

Paper and packaging materials distributor Antalis has expanded its offering with a move into box manufacturing after installing a Kolbus Autobox AB.

Koenig & Bauer UK has handed out a brace of 1814 Production Excellence Awards, recognising the achievements of two of its high-performing UK customers.

Selfridges has introduced a sustainable plastic alternative across its own-brand range of festive food this year, making it 100% plastic free.

Esko has added a new entry-level cutting table to its X range for the display, signage and packaging converter market.

Mail preparation equipment supplier AMS has released the Eco-Mailbag, a 'green' magazine wrapping machine that uses compostable film.

Two carton manufacturers have teamed up to try to address the skills shortage and attract more young people into the sector.