Packaging

CS Labels opens up flexible pouch possibilities

CS Labels has officially launched digitally printed flexible pouches after working closely with long-term partner Xeikon to develop a solution that opens up the application for shorter runs that were...

Bobst unveils new products at innovation event

Bobst has launched three technologies to reduce changeover times and improve colour consistency on its inline flexo presses.

Study says plain cigarette pack warnings are impacting smokers

Health warnings on plain packaged cigarettes impact smokers more than warnings on branded packs, according to new research from the University of Stirling.

Macfarlane braces for Brexit with SW expansion

Macfarlane Packaging has doubled the capacity of its distribution facilities in the South West to keep up with increasing demand, was well as to provide short-term security for clients against...

Koenig & Bauer sets €1.5bn sales goal

Koenig & Bauer has said that orders for new presses have “largely shrugged off the effects of recent political and economical developments”, as the group posted its highest EBIT figure in more than...

OPM invests in enhanced Nilpeter FA4

OPM Group has installed a 14-colour Nilpeter FA4 flexo press with inline finishing to enhance its flexibility.

Beware Nirvana Mañana

At the beginning of February, Xerox took the wraps off a new printing technology under development in its PARC laboratory and, in so doing, opened a can of worms.

Colpac unveils heat-sealed recyclable sandwich pack

Colpac used last month's Packaging Innovations show as the launchpad for the new heat-sealed version of its recyclable and compostable Zest sandwich box.

Atlas Packaging auto-ejecting Bobst a UK first

Atlas Packaging has made a £1m investment to take on the first Bobst ExpertFold 230 A4 folder-gluer in the UK to come with Accueject XL automated ejection capabilities.

Midland Regional Printers acquires LabelServe

Midland Regional Printers (MRP) has expanded its service offering after acquiring label printing specialist LabelServe.