Packaging

Chesapeake Services is to merge with Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) creating a $1.4bn (£864m) global print-based speciality packaging giant.

The design for 2014’s official National Apprenticeship Week t-shirt has been won by Benson Group trainee Becky Timson.

Smurfit Kappa UK has agreed to acquire independent Corby-based litho-laminated packaging specialist CRP Print and Packaging Holdings for an undisclosed sum.

Self-adhesive label industry association Finat has warned label printers that they could be struck off supplier rosters if they fail to comply with the latest EU food safety regulations.

EFI has gone all-LED on the latest version of its Jetrion inkjet label press.

HP Indigo has moved to reassert its market dominance in the face of a slew of fresh competitors in the digital label printing space.

Dantex has been appointed as European distributor for Screen's Truepress Jet L350UV label press, which had its official European launch at Labelexpo this week.

Pureprint has bought the assets and business of Annodata printing division, Abstract, after it fell into administration at the beginning of the month.

Benson Group has launched its latest design competition for students after joining forces with popcorn brand Butterkist.

Women are three times more likely to be swayed by new packaging concepts and on-pack promotions than men, according to marketers and packaging professionals.

This year's Labelexpo Europe, held 24-27 September, is expected to attract a record number of around 30,000 visitors, according to show organisers.

Belgian pre-press and brand management company DSN Group has bought multinational packaging design consultant Design Board International for an undisclosed sum.