Packaging

Stora Enso profit improvement drive could see 1,000 job losses
Stora Enso has initiated a new profit improvement programme targeting annualised €80m (£68.2m) improvement of its operational EBIT that it said could lead to a potential reduction of approximately...

Reproflex3 ups corrugated pre-press capability
Pre-press service provider Reproflex3 has invested £500,000 in expanding its corrugated packaging pre-press capabilities, including the building of a 280sqm studio expansion.

Disposable vapes banned, new powers for plain packaging
A new law will ban the sale of disposable vapes, and restrict the flavours, packaging, and display options available to reusable vapes, disrupting a profitable market for some printers.

McLaren Packaging acquires Glenhaze
McLaren Packaging has revealed its acquisition of fellow Scottish business, protective packaging specialist Glenhaze.

Fujifilm reveals first Jet Press FP790 customer outside Japan
Fujifilm has made public the identity of its first Jet Press FP790 customer outside Japan – a UK packaging business.

Xampla gains funding for growth
Xampla has gained a further $7m (£5.5m) in funding to fuel expansion of its natural, biodegradable materials that promise a drop-in replacement to plastics.

Boxway Packaging Group appoints new MD
Corrugated cardboard packaging specialist BoxWay Packaging Group has appointed Bryan Crennell to the newly created position of group managing director.

Printing Charity starts search for 2024’s Rising Stars
The Printing Charity has opened applications for its annual Rising Star Awards, which offer grants of up to £1,500 to help young people further their careers in the industry.

Liberty Packaging Systems unveils innovative VIP Color label printers
Liberty Packaging Systems (LPS) has become the official UK dealer of VIP Color’s revolutionary series of Memjet-powered label printers.

Chevler gains Welsh Gov funding
Baking paperware specialist Chevler has benefited from £300,000 of funding from the Welsh Government.