Packaging

The event will be held at the Xerox Innovation Centre, Uxbridge

Industry names partner on digital packaging event

Xeretec, Xerox, XMPie, and Vivid Laminating Technologies are coming together once more to host an event later this month that aims to showcase the latest innovations in short-run digital print and...

(L-R) JHG's Keith Hamilton, Zeus Group's Brian O'Sullivan and JHG's Alan Hamilton

Zeus acquires James Hamilton Group

Irish packaging company Zeus Group has continued its acquisitive streak with the purchase of Northern Irish print and packaging business James Hamilton Group (JHG).

CEO Ludwin Monz with CFO Tania von der Goltz

Heidelberg looks to add value, mulls fresh digital options

Heidelberg has announced a new value creation programme alongside its year-end results, along with a hint that it could return to the commercial digital printing market with its own product.

A packaging sensor can measure the atmosphere surrounding the food in fresh food packs. Image: Senoptica

Food pack condition sensor innovator makes first close on funding

Senoptica Technologies, a deep-tech packaging sensor technology company that spun out from Trinity College Dublin, has made a first close of €550,000 (£471,000) on its €1.5m bridge funding round.

Boxable allows small businesses to upload their design and order packaging on demand

Meliora launches automated packaging service Boxable

Kent print group The Meliora Group has launched a new on-demand packaging business, called Boxable, for boutique and small enterprises.

BoxWay was established two years ago

BoxWay rounds off £3m investment on second anniversary

BoxWay Packaging Group has reached the final stage of its two-year investment programme, during which the business has invested almost £3m, as it marks the second anniversary since its launch.

Richard Lochhead MSP (L) opened Cullen's new factory extension last week

Cullen wins £425k grant for new jobs and growth

Cullen has secured a £425,000 grant from Scottish Enterprise Federation for job creation and to expand its manufacturing capacity.

Mars is looking to ditch plastic for its iconic packaging

Mars bars pilot paper wrapper

Mars Wrigley has introduced paper-based packaging in a limited trial for its classic Mars bar.

(L-R) DecTek managing director Mike Beese with IGS managing director Peter Flynn at Fespa

DecTek orders eighth Titanium cutter

DecTek has ordered a Titanium 330-R reel to reel label cutter to support significant sales growth it has seen in digital labels.

Re-Liner is 100% recycled

Re-Liner: A release paper that achieves a 67% CO2 saving

UK-based silicone release papers manufacturer Techlan is supporting the industry’s carbon reduction goals by enabling users to slash the footprint of liners by two-thirds.

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