Packaging

Kingfisher Labels makes magnificent seven with new Edale press
Kingfisher Labels will build on its 17-year relationship with Edale by taking on an FL3 flexo press next month – its seventh machine from the manufacturer.

Essentra to close Kilmarnock site
Global packaging giant Essentra’s Kilmarnock site is set to close at the end of the year, with an anticipated loss of 51 jobs.

Kolbus accelerates move into packaging with Autobox acquisition
Kolbus Group has acquired UK kit manufacturer Autobox Machinery as it continues its move into packaging.

Adverset invests in Versafire EV
Adverset is preparing for the arrival a new Heidelberg Versafire EV, a “natural progression” that will expand the range of applications the firm can offer.

Shawpak doubles part production speed with £600k investment
Shawpak has invested £600,000 in a Chiron vertical milling machine to double the speed at which it can produce parts for its thermoforming machines.

AMS unveils new envelope and packaging printer
Mailroom equipment supplier Addressing & Mailing Solutions (AMS) has unveiled its latest colour envelope and packaging printer.

James Cropper warns on profits
Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has warned that the net impact of the sustained current high pulp price is expected to hit its pre-tax profits for the current year by £2m more than initially...

Plastic debate at heart of London packaging show
A Big Plastics Debate was the centrepiece of this year’s London edition of the Packaging Innovations/Luxury Packaging expo, where sustainability was a key topic.

Parkside in £1.5m laser investment
Flexible packaging firm Parkside hopes to open up business opportunities in reclosable packs after spending around £1.5m on new laser equipment.

DS Smith upbeat on trading
Packaging giant DS Smith has reported trading in line with its expectations in an update relating to the period since 1 May 2018.

Foiler latest in Zenith's year-long investment drive
Zenith Print & Packaging has taken on the UK’s first Promatrix 106 FC foiling machine from Heidelberg as part of a £6m investment programme by its parent company over 2018.

STM Packaging in admin as single-use plastics backlash bites
STM Packaging Group has fallen into administration after becoming another victim of the ‘Blue Planet effect’.