Packaging

Leading Indian board mill sets sights on UK growth with AM partnership
AM Trading UK has been appointed exclusive official UK partner for all Emami coated board products, as it targets expanding the options for UK packaging converters.

Majority of affected businesses unprepared for EPR
The vast majority of packaging producers affected by the impending implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation view their packaging data collection capability as a ‘work in...

Sirane to install first UK HP Indigo 200k
Packaging converter Sirane is to become the first company in the UK – and one of only three worldwide – to take delivery of HP’s new Indigo 200k Digital Press.

Sirane launches world-first pouches
Packaging manufacturer Sirane has launched a range of oven-friendly films and pouches printed with heat-resistant water-based inks, in what the company has called a world-first.

New ‘game-changing’ silicone inks for medical devices
Boston Industrial Solutions has secured Class VI medical certification of the Natron SE-F medical grade silicone ink, significantly the range of colours available for medical-grade applications.

Offset Print & Packaging takes delivery of huge press
Installation of Offset Print & Packaging’s first-of-its-kind Koenig & Bauer Rapida 145 is underway, following the completion of extensive preparatory works including the removal of a 40-metre...

Xeikon updates on new products
Xeikon has launched a new entry-level inkjet label press, and has several other new products in the development phase and likely to be unveiled later this year.

HP unveils Indigo 200K
HP has launched its latest entry into the flexible packaging market, the digital mid-web 200K press.

Smurfit Kappa completes Russian exit
Smurfit Kappa has completed the disposal of its Russian operations after a process that has taken just under a year.

DS Smith becomes landmark Nozomi sale for EFI
DS Smith has ordered a second EFI Nozomi single-pass inkjet – with EFI racking up its 50th Nozomi sale in the process – and the new device will be installed at its UK operation.