Packaging

Belmont's 31 staff now fit their full-time hours into four days

Belmont moves to four-day week

Belmont Packaging has launched a four-day working week, with all employees enjoying a three-day weekend from this week.

Large: "We recognised early on that we needed to be an essential industry"

CPI report finds paper industry fundamental to society though pandemic

The Confederation of Paper Industries' (CPI) third Economic Value Report (EVR) highlights the vital role played by the industry during 2020 and stresses the need to focus on growth and sustainability.

The LS-1246G during installation at KSP Group

KSP Group to fill market niche with specialist box-making install

KSP Group has installed a Chinese manufactured multi-functional automatic rigid box wrapping line to enable it to take advantage of a gap in the market.

Xsys products are used in a wide variety of markets

Flint sells Xsys pre-press business

Flint Group has confirmed that its Xsys pre-press wing is being sold, with Steve Dryden stepping up to become CEO of Flint as a result.

DS Smith's box volumes have grown “very strongly”

DS Smith reports positive trading as box volumes boom

DS Smith said its trading has continued to progress well over the last few months, with strong growth seen in box volumes.

Ridgway: "A more effective control is by education and greater awareness"

CPMA says plain packaging has failed following rise in young smokers

The Consumer Packaging Manufacturers Alliance (CPMA) has called the 2017 introduction of plain packaging for tobacco products “a failed policy”, following a rise in the number of young smokers during...

Stephens (L, with Tagg): "This investment allows us to embark on an exciting new chapter"

Real Digital secures PE backing; David Mitchell becomes non-exec director

Private equity firm LDC has invested in mail and fulfilment company Real Digital International, to support the existing management team following the retirement of founder Peter Rivett, while Astron...

Nespolo: "The luxury packaging sector is extremely relevant to us"

Fedrigoni in eco packaging joint venture

Fedrigoni has acquired 70% of a NewCo that will produce inner trays for boxes and gift cases for luxury items made entirely of thermoformed, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly cellulose...

Jaskowiec (centre): "The machine is awesome, it goes for hundreds of sheets per hour"

Party Decor in Konica Minolta corrugated purchase

Party Decor has taken on a Konica Minolta PKG-675i inkjet printer to support its new business arm that manufactures cardboard products including shipping boxes and decorative boxes.

Atkinson: "This is an encouraging start for 2021"

Macfarlane reports bumper revenue and profit growth

Macfarlane Group has seen its sales jump by over a quarter and its pre-tax profit more than double in its half year results.