Packaging

Edale set for open day at Douglas Storrie Labels

UK press manufacturer Edale is set to put its flexo FL-350 press through its paces at a forthcoming open day at Douglas Storrie Labels, the machine's first customer.

Former Hedsorboard boss named master of the Stationer's Company

Kevin Dewey said he would develop greater links within the packaging and new media sectors.

Tobacco packaging consultation deadline extended

The Department for Health has extended the consultation deadline on proposals to enforce plain packaging on tobacco products.

Star product: Grafik foam-centred boards

A range of bright-white, cost-competitive foam-centred-boards

Henkel launches Technomelt Supra 1000 hotmelt

Industrial manufacturer Henkel has launched its latest hotmelt packaging adhesives range, Technomelt Supra 1000.

DS Smith completes SCA Packaging acquisition

DS Smith has completed its acquisition of Europe's second largest packaging business in a £1.3bn deal, excluding cash and external debt.

Mark Andy revamps UK showroom facility

Narrow web printing press manufacturer Mark Andy is aiming to maintain its strong UK sales momentum after reequipped and updating its Cheshire-based showroom.

PaperlinX announces UK closures amidst ongoing restructuring

Paperlinx has announced its intention to restructure its UK trade following sales of its American and Italian businesses.

SME label printer forced to switch banks to secure funding for growth

The Bramwell Labels Company secured funding for two new machines by shopping around to guarantee the best loan rates.

Bottles use 50% more finite resources than carton packs

A pan-European study has found that carton packs for UHT milk use 57% less fossil resources than bottles.