Packaging

Kern has expanded its product portfolio with the addition of a new high-performance, multi-format inserting system, and a faster version of an existing device.

Sustainable packaging manufacturer Coveris has opened a new Film Science Lab at its Winsford films facility in Cheshire.

The outlook for printing inks continues to be pessimistic after the sector experienced a sharp drop in sales in 2020.

US company TriState Container Corporation is set to become the first business to install Xeikon’s new Idera single-pass corrugated inkjet printer.

ProAmpac has made its fourth UK acquisition of the year as it looks to continue its private equity-backed push into the European market.

Packaging and greetings cards specialist Herbert Walkers has doubled its capacity for foil finishes after investing in a new Bobst foiling machine.

Duncan Print Group has acquired fellow Hertfordshire business Bridger Packaging to support its strategy to grow its packaging business to £10m annual sales.

DS Smith has appointed a new UK managing director for recycling, who will be responsible for helping the company’s UK customers to reduce waste and increase recycling rates.

Canon has launched a sub-£60k entry level UV-LED flatbed targeted at new entrants into wide-format and established players looking to diversify.

A speedy option for board printing with a good bang-to-buck ratio.