Packaging
The importance of keeping up appearances
We all know the score: organic fare is better for us and, to most palates, tastier than food that has been processed within an inch of its life. But it also costs a lot more.
Power-packed: brands battle for on-shelf impact
Faced with the combination of a cut-throat, time-sensitive, brand-promiscuous UK consumer and the plethora of product choice competition crowding the retailer shelves, high-street brands are...
Unite to hold emergency meeting with MMP after management lockout
Unite officials are to hold emergency negotiations with packaging company Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP) today, after the first management lockout in the print industry for nearly 55 years this weekend.
MMP employees to stage second walk-out
Almost 150 employees at Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP) in Bootle will walk out over redundancy terms for a second time this Friday.
Drupa to mark worldwide launch for Goss Sunday Vpak
Goss International's Sunday Vpak flexible packaging, label and folding carton press will be shown for the first time outside North America at Drupa, where it will have its "unofficial worldwide...
Kodak creditors attempt to mitigate damage
A number of Kodak's creditors are attempting to reduce their exposure to the imaging giant by issuing "reclamation claims" for recently-shipped goods.
API Group's major shareholder calls for company to be sold
API Group's largest minority shareholder Steel Partner Holdings has called for the foil, holographics and laminates manufacturer to be put up for sale.
Flint Group announces global roll-out for Nyloflex FAM plate
Flint Group Flexographic Products has announced the global availability of its Nyloflex FAM digital plate following its successful launch in North America.
SMEs "key to sector's fortunes" says BPIF Labels chairman
Small to medium sized companies that are owner-managed will be key to the resurgence of the print sector, according to BPIF Labels chairman John Bambery.
Bridgeshire Packaging installs world's first HP FB7600 flatbed
Bridgeshire Packaging has undertaken a digital print expansion programme that includes the world's first HP Scitex FB7600 flatbed printer.