Packaging

Waldo invests 400,000 on HD upgrade

Flexo trade platemaker Waldo has become the first company in the UK to install the EskoArtwork CDI Spark 5080 with HD Flexo technology.

Pixart.it installs Oc flatbed to launch new packaging division

Italian online digital printer Pixart.it has invested in an Oc Arizona 350 XT flatbed printer and Rabollini die-cutter to support the company's new packaging division.

Packaging prototyping firm Pakready prepares for global push with Sizer appointment

Packaging and point-of-sale prototyping systems firm Pakready has appointed print industry veteran Derek Sizer as managing director to spearhead its global expansion.

Epson to launch wide-format printer with packaging proofing functionality at LabelExpo

Epson has revealed that it will use LabelExpo Europe in Brussels at the end of September to unveil a new wide-format printer.

Jobs saved as Isle of Wight printers are broken up

The label arm from a group of Isle of Wight print companies recently put into administration has been saved, safeguarding 24 jobs.

Benson Group invests in second XL 105

Benson Group has bought a second six-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 with coating unit, two years after buying its first.

Astha Packaging invests Rs 8-crore in Heidelberg Speedmaster 74, Stahlfolder TD66 and Suprasetter CTP kit

Ohkla-based Astha Packaging has installed a new Heidelberg four-colour UV press Speedmaster SM 74 and a Heidelberg Stahlfolder TD 66. The Heidelberg Suprasetter CTP ordered is expected to be installed...

Squeezing the fat out of packaging

Despite a consistent effort by the packaging industry to become greener, with print companies taking a lead role, news of its achievements is failing to reach the public, finds Philip Chadwick

Banker to step into Murray's shoes to head up BemroseBooth

An investment banker will take the reigns at BemroseBooth later this month when incumbent managing director Dave Murray steps down.

Chesapeake completes sale and looks to expand

Packaging giant Chesapeake has said it will look at all options to grow as it completes its previously announced sale to a group of private equity companies for $485m (331m).