Packaging

Schawk has promoted its chief strategy officer Eric Ashworth to the role of president.

The ink and consumables firm has developed a single ink system for use across a broad range of packaging applications.

Print and packaging firms saw their invoices paid more than two days earlier in quarter two compared to the same period last year, according to new data.

The expansion is set to include a new, state-of-the-art printing press and aims to add 50% to the factory's production capacity.

In addition to being heavy handed and without giving due consideration to previous regulation introduced into the sector, this legislation would give the UK a reputation as a bad place to do business,...

Industrial printer manufacturer Videojet Technologies has launched the Videojet 8510, a compact inkjet printer designed for coding applications in the packaging sector.

Trade association the Institute of Packaging Professionals is to launch a UK membership drive at the London-based Packaging Innovations show in October.

Re-useable packaging, fast food containers and cake baking kits were winners at the 2012 Industry, Student and Schools Starpack Packaging Design Awards.

Print and packaging insolvencies rose two-thirds in June versus the same month last year, according to Experian, despite the financial strength of the sector improving marginally.

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) has finalised a 2m development that aims to broaden the reach of printed electronics.