Environment

Two Sides gets £2m of ad space for campaign

Two Sides has launched the UK leg of its pan-European campaign "No Wonder You Love Paper", which has the backing of a host of UK newspaper and magazine publishers.

Drinks carton reprocessing plant to open next year

A drinks carton reprocessing plant is set to be operational in the UK by 2013 following an agreement between packaging producer Sonoco Alcore and the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment...

Duraweld appoints new operations director

Duraweld has reported a 100% in-full, on-time delivery service two months after Keith Dawson joined the company as operations director.

Falconer Print and Packaging installs UK's first Braille unit with Diana X folder gluer

Falconer Print and Packaging installed the Heidelberg Diana X 115 folder gluer with Braille unit in April, which is "running very smoothly", according to Falconer managing director Hadyn Bradbury.

Pensord first printer to achieve BPIF Seal of Business Excellence

The specialist magazine printer took the top accolade following a series of rigorous audits carried out by BPIF inspectors.

Arjowiggins signs exclusive deal with Antalis and EBB

Arjowiggins Graphic has announced that its bright white recycled papers are to become exclusive to suppliers Antalis McNaughton and Elliot Baxter from July.

Toshiba forced to abandon 'National No Print Day'

After a fast and furious response by the US printing industry, Toshiba has decided not to go ahead with its marketing campaign centered on 'National No Print Day' this Autumn.

Manufacturers join forces to lobby plain packaging proposal

API Group, Chesapeake, Parkside Flexibles, Weidenhammer Packaging Group and Payne have collaborated to lobby against standardised packaging on tobacco products.

Vale Press chooses Heidelberg for double install

Commercial printer Vale Press anticipates that its new Speedmaster SX 52-5 and Polar 78X Plus guillotine will deliver a return on investment within two years and boost turnover by 30% in 2012.

GreenBottle launches paper wine bottle to UK market

The UK-based, eco-friendly packaging firm has signed a deal with independent wine supplier Kingsland Wines to produce the nation's first paper bottles for its customers' wines.