Packaging

Flint Group has launched two new offset inks, four LED and low-energy curing inks and two food-grade UV curing inks for food packaging printing on board and synthetics.

Following the closure of Polestar’s gravure site in Sheffield, a major publisher has moved its weekly magazine title to Belgium, while others still seek permanent solutions.

Publishing giant Time Inc has agreed a new sole supplier deal for its UK magazines with Wyndeham Group.

CNPIEC, a public publishing company belonging to the Chinese government, has invested in a CMC Cartonwrap 1000 box-on-demand system.

Bobst (Hall 10, A60) has used drupa to launch a raft of new print and finishing kit and services, which it claims, will help packaging and label manufacturers take production to another level.

Spanish press flexo press manufacturer Comexi has launched a new version of its F1 press.

There is no news yet on the future of Polestar Bicester as administrators from PricewaterhouseCooper decide on competing bids for the site.

CTP manufacturer Cron (5-B24) has unveiled six new products at Drupa, which it said will take it into broader fields of offset press optimisation, plate production and flexo packaging.

Walstead has secured £33m of private equity backing for its acquisition of Leykam Let’s Print.

Workers at Polestar’s Sheffield web offset site have been told the facility will cease operation with immediate effect. Sheffield’s gravure operation is also being wound down, and will stop printing...