Packaging

Hubergroup: prices need to reflect significantly increased procurement costs

Hubergroup announces global price rise

Hubergroup has announced a worldwide price increase on its products citing a “massive rise” in raw material and transport costs.

Arrow Film Converters serves clients in the food packaging industry. Image: Google Maps

Arrow Film moves to water-based process

Flexible packaging printer Arrow Film Converters has initiated its move over to an innovative water-based inks process following the successful completion of trials.

PPMA research showed an enthusiasm to resume business as usual

PPMA Show prepares for September event

PPMA Show 2021 organisers are putting the final touches to next month’s expo citing a strong appetite for the return to physical events.

Trident team delighted with the new VeloBlade Volta 69+

Trident Creative Group enhances prototyping with new VeloBlade

Sonoco-Trident has boosted its creative services offering for mock-ups and samples with the installation of a VeloBlade Volta digital die-cutter from Vivid.

PureFX Soft Touch is designed for flexo presses and overprinting

Pulse unveils soft-touch UV varnish for labels

Pulse Roll Label Products has launched a new UV soft-touch varnish for labels that is food packaging compliant.

HSE: machinery suppliers and purchasers must ensure safety

Firms fined over dangerous die-cutter

Three companies – two corrugated packaging firms and a machinery supplier – have been fined after a worker suffered life-changing injuries while operating a flatbed die-cutting device.

Landa: revolutionary technology takes time

Landa supportive of Highcon vision

Industry innovator Benny Landa has spoken out in support of Highcon after a slump in the digital finishing firm’s share price.

The T3200 has an effective print width of 67.2mm

Epson unveils first printheads with built-in heater

Epson is set to launch two new printheads for fast, high-quality signage printing, its first PrecisionCore heads to feature a built-in-heater.

The winners will be revealed on 6 September

Pro Carton opens up public vote

Pro Carton has opened up the public vote for its European Carton Excellence Award 2021, with just over 20 submissions shortlisted in this year’s competition.

The BRCGS certification was confirmed this month

ACA secures BRCGS certification

Post-press specialist ACA has secured the BRC Global Standard (BRCGS) for Packaging Materials.