Packaging

MPS secures deal for Presentation Products Group
Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) has bought Scotland-headquartered gifting packaging specialist Presentation Products Group (PPG).

Consumers trust certification labels, PEFC survey finds
More than 80% of consumers globally want companies that source certified material from sustainable managed forests to use certification labels to communicate their responsible sourcing practices,...

Benson Group launches new microwave packaging range
Packaging printer Benson Group has launched a new range of microwave cooking products.

Kerridge steps down as Benson MD
Mark Kerridge has stepped down as managing director of Benson Group, the £120m turnover packaging printer that was acquired by Graphic Packaging International earlier this year for £100m.

Vision Paper and Board expands Calisto Hi Bulk range
Paper merchant and convertor Vision Paper and Board, part of the Middleton Paper Group, has increased its Calisto Hi Bulk gloss and silk range by adding new grammages and sizes.

Antalis commits to packaging sales increase with packaging arm rename
Antalis UK will rebrand its packaging business as Antalis Packaging as of 1 January 2015 to consolidate its corporate identity under the single Antalis brand.

Chapelton to offer Smurfit Kappa’s Grease Guard Food cartonboard
Speciality paper and cartonboard supplier Chapelton Board will exclusively distribute Smurfit Kappa’s Grease Guard Food folding cartonboard to the UK packaging sector.

Mitchell makes second return to print
Astron founder David Mitchell has returned to print with a non-exec role and investment in Dublin-based packaging group Perigord Premedia.

GPI installs UK's first 18,000sph Speedmaster XL 145
Graphic Packaging International (GPI) is currently commissioning the UK's first 18,000sph Speedmaster XL 145 at its Leeds carton printing site.

Vision Paper and Board becomes Tamfold stockist
Paper merchant and convertor Vision Paper and Board, part of the Middleton Paper Group, has started to offer Tamfold, a high-quality packaging grade which is stocked hard-sized and FSC-certified as...

Vibixa set to close in new year
Management at Weetabix carton printing subsidiary Vibixa have announced plans to close the business, with the potential loss of more than 100 jobs.

KBA adds wide web digital and partners with HP
KBA has launched the widest full-colour digital web press yet, the RotaJet L-Series.