Packaging

Bobst demonstrates H+S WPS 1100 for the first time in an exhibition in India

Bobst showcased and demonstrated Heiber +Schroeder WPS 1100 window patching and liner carton machine for the first time in an exhibition.

Kingston Carton purchases Roland 700 DirectDrive press

Packaging manufacturer Kingston Carton has purchased a new six-colour Roland 700LV DirectDrive press and coater as part of a bid to increase capacity.

More than 100 jobs at risk as St Ives proposes closure of Crayford site

St Ives has proposed the closure of its Crayford DVD/CD packaging site, which could result in up to 129 job losses.

Fine form for family firm

Denny Bros sprung to recognition with its development of an innovative label that is taking the world by storm and delivering protection against the downturn

BemroseBooth takes on St Ives and The Paper House Group execs

BemroseBooth has appointed two new senior executives as part of a push to develop the company into "customer-centric business units".

Chesapeake to be sold to private equity consortium

Chesapeake's UK bosses are gearing up for growth after parent company Chesapeake Corporation's announced an agreement to sell its business operations, as a going concern, to a group of investors for...

Sleever unveils small-format packaging system

Sleever International has launched what it claims is the world's first small-format packaging machine.

Interflex Group grows flexible portfolio with EBR acquisition

InterFlex Group has bought flexible packaging printer and converter EBR Limited in a bid to grow its flexible packaging portfolio.

Rovert shakes with Duplo on bookletmaker distribution

Rovert Equipment Company has struck a distribution deal with Duplo to supply its range of bookletmakers, the first of which has just been installed in a North Wales school.

Packing in the nicotine habit

A habit first acquired by many Brits behind the bike-sheds is rapidly back-pedalling there. Light up a fag in a pub, restaurant, office or even the company car, and itll now cost a lot more than the 5...

Marden Edwards showcases overwrapping trio at Total exhibition

Kit manufacturer Marden Edwards used this week's Total event in Birmingham to unwrap its latest machine.