Packaging

Epic adds hot foiling service with multi-purpose Kama ProCut

Epic Print has launched in-house hot foiling services for the first time on its recently installed Kama ProCut 76 die-cutting system in a bid to expand into the packaging sector.

DS Smith study says UK recycling “at tipping point”

Packaging giant DS Smith has released new research that says the UK will fall short of its 2035 recycling targets by more than a decade.

Paper straw maker features on prime time TV show

Sustainable packaging start-up Transcend Packaging featured on BBC’s One Show last night, championing the case for paper straws as a replacement for single-use plastic versions.

DS Smith to sell two packaging businesses to International Paper

DS Smith has agreed the proposed sale of two of its packaging businesses to International Paper for €63m (£54.7m).

Magnet Harlequin revamps group offering

The nine companies that comprise the Magnet Harlequin Group have formalised their alliance and have relaunched with a collective offering under the 'Branded' umbrella.

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.

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.