Packaging

EPac UK expands management team

John Peat has been appointed as managing partner and managing director of flexible packaging specialist EPac UK.

Miraclon launches second flexo plate manufacturing line

Flexo technology specialist Miraclon has opened its second flexo plate manufacturing line, in the US.

Packaging firm fined after employee loses fingers

A packaging company has been fined after a worker’s hand was damaged carrying out machinery repairs.

Pro Carton brings Trees into Cartons initiative to Europe

Pro Carton is helping to educate primary school-aged children about the circular economy after bringing the TICCIT (Trees into Cartons, Cartons into Trees) initiative to Europe.

Queen’s Speech spotlights Environment Bill

The Queen spotlighted environmental concerns in her speech at the House of Lords yesterday (14 October), following a three-day closure of Parliament.

Packaging firm fined following worker injury

Packaging manufacturer Saica Pack UK has been sentenced after a worker was injured by an automated transfer vehicle at its Hartlepool site.

Trade body 'deplores' US tariffs on print

European trade federation Intergraf has hit out against the inclusion of printed matter in the burgeoning US-EU trade dispute, citing the UK and Germany as the biggest losers if tariffs on...

McGowans invests in Kolbus box-maker

McGowans Print in Dublin has invested in a Kolbus AutoBox AB to open up a host of new box-making possibilities.

Arden Dies launches apprenticeship recruitment drive

Arden Dies has kicked off its latest apprenticeship recruitment drive.

Miraclon bullish on flexo prospects

Fresh setup Miraclon aims to “lead the transformation of the packaging business” with its water-based flexo plate system.

Alexir marks 30 years with new website launch

Alexir Partnership has marked its 30th anniversary with the launch of a new website to showcase its cartonboard alternatives to plastic food packaging.

Labelexpo show underway

Labelexpo Europe’s 40th anniversary edition kicked off yesterday with exhibitors rolling out a raft of innovations for label printing and, increasingly, flexible packaging.