Packaging
Offset Print & Packaging in UK K&B first
High quality carton manufacturer Offset Print & Packaging has become the first UK customer to purchase the new generation Koenig & Bauer Rapida 145.
Coveris launches new stretch film that meets PPT requirements
Coveris has launched a range of lightweight, next generation stretch films that contain a minimum of 30% recycled content to reduce reliance on virgin plastics and meet forthcoming UK Plastic...
OPM in double press investment
OPM Labels & Packaging Group (OPM) is investing in two new fully automated Nilpeter FA22 presses to support its accelerating growth in both Europe and the US.
Flint Group to increase packaging prices
Flint Group Packaging is set to increase the prices of all the packaging products sold by its Flexible Packaging, Paper and Board, and Narrow Web business units.
BPIF advises on Plastic Packaging Tax introduction
The BPIF has shared information and advice about the impending introduction of the new Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), which will impact some print and packaging companies.
Encore in Bobst UK first
Print and packaging specialist The Encore Group is set to take on a Bobst Expertfold 110 A2 alongside automatic packer Cartonpack 4, making it the first independent group in the UK to operate the...
HP makes Scottish packaging acquisition
HP Inc has acquired Scottish plastic-free bottle manufacturer Choose Packaging to strengthen its sustainable packaging offering.
Finat warns on paper strike pressures on supply chain
Finat has warned that the continued union strike “in some Nordic paper mills” is posing severe lead time problems for European label converters.
Flint Group to implement more price rises
Flint Group’s Offset Packaging Solutions (OPS) and Commercial Publication Web (CPW) divisions are set to announce further price increases.
DS Smith accelerates carbon reduction plans
DS Smith has outlined a commitment to align its global operations to a 1.5°C scenario, as set out in the Paris Climate Agreement.