Packaging

GML UK upgrades cutting
Grantham Manufacturing (GML UK) has upgraded its cutting capabilities with a new Baumann Perfecta 132 guillotine from Friedheim International.

Situation unclear at Scots firm
The status of Scottish print firm Ivanhoe Caledonian is currently unclear, amid local reports that the business has ceased trading.

3D Proof packaging event announced
Vivid Laminating Technologies, GMG Color and Service Offset Supplies (SOS) are hosting an open house event, entitled The 3D Proof, focused on fast, accurate digital proofing for packaging production.

Proposal made to take Bobst private
Bobst will return to private ownership if shareholders accept an offer from the group’s biggest shareholder.

M&S rolls out new recyclable packs
Reflex Group is producing new, recyclable packaging for M&S vine tomatoes.

BoxWay to restructure and invest
Corrugated packaging manufacturer BoxWay Packaging Group has laid out its upcoming plans, including a strategic restructuring exercise that could see one of its sites close as well as investment in...

The Sherwood Group ups finishing capabilities with £2m spend
Independent packaging manufacturer The Sherwood Group has invested £2m on finishing kit for its Nottingham manufacturing plant in response to significant growth within its packaging division.

Premier acquires Zulu Packaging
Premier Paper Group has acquired lamination film specialist Zulu Packaging to further expand its offering to customers.

Smurfit Kappa cuts CO2 with sustainability spend
Smurfit Kappa has completed an €11.5m (£9.86m) investment in sustainability at its Zülpich Paper Mill in Germany.

Transcend plans huge investment in eco-packaging
Sustainable packaging specialist Transcend Packaging plans to set up a new, high-volume moulded fibre production facility as part of a co-operation with strategic partner Zume.