Packaging
EU closing the loop on packaging from 2025
The European Commission has unveiled new packaging regulations that will take effect from 2025, and require all packaging used in the bloc to be recyclable by 2030.
S&W installs UK first Cleartech ejection rubber cutter
Nottingham die forme manufacturer S&W Cutting Formes has installed the UK’s first Cleartech X-Pro 1311 plotter-drawer-cutter.
Qualvis completes £1m investment spend
Bespoke packaging company Qualvis has completed a £1m investment round designed to maintain the firm’s competitive position after strong performance through the pandemic.
Star product: Esko software release 22.11
The latest version of Esko’s powerful modular tool set for packaging and label production.
Royal handover for Pureprint’s World Cup kit boxes
Bespoke boxes containing the England squad’s World Cup match kit, printed by Pureprint, were presented to the squad by Prince William.
Worker relives hand horror as firm is fined £115k
A man whose hand was severed at the wrist after it became caught in machinery at a packaging firm has spoken about the devastating impact the incident has had on his life.
Greenwashing site takes aim at brands for packaging hypocrisy
Greenwash.com, a website dedicated to exposing misleading ecological claims from large consumer brands, has expanded its remit to cover plastic packaging.
Fujifilm inkjet deal completes
Fujifilm has completed its acquisition of inkjet integrator Unigraphica, which will boost its plans to expand its offering in Europe.
Caps Cases in Nozomi world first
Caps Cases has installed the world’s first EFI Nozomi 14000 LED as it ramps up its offering for direct-to-corrugated digital production.
Star product: Koenig & Bauer Durst VariJet 106
This press partnership sets out to offer the best of digital and offset for packaging printers.