Packaging

Strike action suspended at Communisis Crewe for fresh talks

Strike action at Communisis’ cheque plant in Crewe has been suspended after management made a revised offer to Unite members in a bid to resolve the pay dispute.

STM Packaging in admin as single-use plastics backlash bites

STM Packaging Group has fallen into administration after becoming another victim of the ‘Blue Planet effect’.

Macfarlane reports £1m profit boost and dual acquisitions

Macfarlane Group has posted a £12m rise in turnover, in its half-year results for 2018, and acquired two more packaging distribution companies.

Brexit supply chain concerns blighting print SMEs

Print companies are among the 47% of UK SMEs that have started planning and preparing for potential disruptions to supply chains following Brexit.

Inkjet market to pass $100bn in 2023

The global market for inkjet printing will grow at a rate of 9.4% year-on-year and will be worth $109bn (£85.4bn) in 2023, according to new research from Smithers Pira.

Communisis staff at Crewe to strike over pay dispute

Unite members at Communisis’ cheque operations base in Crewe have voted in favour of strike action after rejecting an offer from the company to resolve a pay dispute.

University expands packaging course credentials with Mimaki

Harper Adams University has completed its first year-long course in packaging design, styling and innovation for the food sector.

Are you feeling the ripples of the ‘Blue Planet effect’?

It started in December last year with David Attenborough.

Smurfit Kappa joins Two Sides

Smurfit Kappa has joined the paper advocacy group Two Sides.

Kodak puts flexo business up for sale

Kodak has put its fast-growing Flexographic Packaging Division up for sale as it strives to find a solution to looming debt repayments.