Packaging
Bobst launches M8
Bobst has premiered an upgraded flexo press, the M8 flexible packaging line, at LabelExpo.
Visionscape acquires Gelpack out of administration
The Gelpack group of companies has been bought out of administration by environmental utility group Visionscape.
Hurricane hits Essentra packaging production
Essentra has announced the temporary shutdown of its two Health & Personal Care Packaging facilities in Puerto Rico as a result of Hurricane Maria.
Packaging holds up in face of Brexit threats
A YouGov survey has revealed that while many small businesses in the UK are seeking to cut costs in the face of Brexit uncertainty, the vast majority won't cut packaging spend.
Real Digital takes next step in its evolution
Real Digital International has continued its 2017 re-equip with a brace of HP Indigo 12000s as it looks to target growth in new markets.
Macfarlane acquires Nottingham packaging firm
Macfarlane Group has acquired Nottinghamshire-based Greenwoods Stock Boxes (GSB), its first and potentially last 2017 acquisition.
Elanders UK acquires Spreckley
Elanders UK has acquired swing ticket producer Spreckley for an undisclosed sum.
Landa aims to put Israel at the pinnacle of printing
Landa Digital Printing has confounded the sceptics by achieving what some had deemed impossible – it now has a press up and running at a customer site, and the firm’s initial tranche of users has...
IFS takes on UK Slimbox sales
Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) is to exclusively supply Belgian manufacturer Fit Things’ new Slimbox laser cutter in the UK and Ireland.
Macfarlane chair to step down
Alongside its H1 financial results, packaging firm Macfarlane Group has announced that its chairman Graeme Bissett is to step down at the end of this year.
McDonald's in luxe limited edition packaging first
An as-yet-unnamed digital printer has been tasked with producing a luxe limited edition box to mark the ‘unexpected pairing’ of fashion designer Julien Macdonald OBE with fast food chain McDonald’s...
Packaging Innovations London reveals seminar details
Easyfairs has outlined details of the seminar programme and other features set for next month’s Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London 2017.