Packaging

Agfa said the alliance was a logical next step

Agfa and Global Graphics expand cooperation

Agfa is expanding its partnership with Global Graphics to include workflow software from Hybrid Software.

Macfarlane Group has completed two acquisitions so far this year

Macfarlane Group ahead of last year in trading update

Packaging giant Macfarlane Group has reported sales in the first quarter 15% ahead of the same period in 2020.

The Zanders mill is near Cologne in Germany

End of the line for historic papermaker

Zanders Paper has gone into liquidation after attempts to save the business via a financial restructure proved unsuccessful.

New tool allows brands to "explicitly understand what their packaging choices mean"

DS Smith unveils circularity tool

DS Smith is claiming an industry first with a new tool that allows customers to rate the sustainability of their packaging choices.

Demand for large-format sheetfed presses for packaging has increased

Koenig & Bauer reports strong start to year

Koenig & Bauer has reported a big jump in orders for sheetfed presses in Q1 thanks to “sharp growth in the more pandemic resistant packaging printing market”.

Roberts: "I am pleased to report continued positive momentum across the business"

DS Smith reports continued positive momentum

DS Smith said trading in the second half of its financial year continued to build positively on the trends and momentum that it reported last month.

Digital’s corrugated coming of age

Converters and printers are getting imaginative with the latest digital tech.

PitStop Pro 2021 includes new PDF editing and quality control features. Image: Enfocus

Enfocus releases PitStop Pro 2021

Enfocus has released the latest version of its PitStop pre-flight, editing and correction software.

FFEI was recognised for its excellence in innovation

Seacourt and FFEI among Queen’s Awards winners

A clutch of print and related businesses have been honoured in this year’s Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, which recognise companies that have excelled in innovation, international trade, promoting...

The Xaar Nitrox printhead enables print at up to 100m/min

Xaar losses narrow; launches new printhead

Xaar has posted narrowing losses in its 2020 results, with the manufacturer confident on a return to growth, and has also launched a new printhead, the latest from its ImagineX platform.