Packaging

Essentra’s packaging division returned to growth in Q3, reporting an increase of more than 4%, excluding the impact from the closure of the Newport folding cartons site last year.

Nearly a quarter (24%) of consumers are still opening goods ordered online that are overpacked, according to new research by Macfarlane Packaging.

Graphic warnings on tobacco products sold in the UK would be replaced by Australian alternatives in the event of a no-deal Brexit scenario.

Shoppers are becoming increasingly aware of how environmentally friendly the packaging they come into contact with is and are acting accordingly on their purchasing decisions, according to new...

Kingfisher Labels will build on its 17-year relationship with Edale by taking on an FL3 flexo press next month – its seventh machine from the manufacturer.

Global packaging giant Essentra’s Kilmarnock site is set to close at the end of the year, with an anticipated loss of 51 jobs.

Kolbus Group has acquired UK kit manufacturer Autobox Machinery as it continues its move into packaging.

Adverset is preparing for the arrival a new Heidelberg Versafire EV, a “natural progression” that will expand the range of applications the firm can offer.

Shawpak has invested £600,000 in a Chiron vertical milling machine to double the speed at which it can produce parts for its thermoforming machines.

Strike action at the Communisis cheque printing operation in Crewe has been called off after Unite members and management settled a dispute over pay.