Packaging
KBA breaks profits record
KBA has reported its highest ever net profit margin on the occasion of its 200th anniversary.
New product delays hold back progress at Xaar
Xaar has made significant progress in reducing its reliance on the ceramics market, but manufacturing issues have held back one of its key product launches.
Tamar plumps for second Edale carton press
Tamar Packaging Solutions has purchased a 7-colour Edale FL5-510 carton-printing press with combination drying to service three new clients.
A sector driven by the need to adapt
Packaging Innovations, which took place earlier this month at the NEC, showcased the work and services of some of the most innovative, industry-leading manufacturers and brands, along with providing a...
Me & my: Kodak Electra Max
Mark Graham knew years ago that he had a problem. The pre-production manager at print and packaging giant Multi Packaging Solutions’ (MPS) Newcastle Upon Tyne site was using baked plates and the...
Offset in major KBA spend
Kent-based Offset Print and Packaging has invested heavily in its latest hardware with a new six-colour KBA Rapida 106 with coater and is removing its B2 press.
Diamond Box bounces back after HSE investigation
Corrugated packaging manufacturer Diamond Box has said it is set to invest around £2.5m in new bespoke equipment and expand into an additional site weeks after receiving a hefty fine following a...
Curtis completes £1.3m spend with Zünd S3 M1200
Curtis Print & Packaging has polished off a £1.3m investment programme with the purchase of a Zünd S3 M1200 digital cutting table, after it relocated to a new premises and installed a raft of new...
Overmatter: Massive Markup
Overmatter was left disconsolate after failing (so far at least) to be one of 50,000 lucky consumers to win a personalised pack of KitKat via the snack brand’s current promotion.
Midlands-based packaging outfits merge
CPS Flexible and Mercury Packaging have merged, forming a £15m-turnover company.