Google has researched solutions that prioritise both sustainability and performance. Image: Google Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide

Google shares plastic-free packaging know-how

Google has shared details about its transition to fibre-based packaging in its new Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide – but its other sustainability goals have been hit by increased emissions due to...

The Develop Ineo Label 230 is capable of speeds just under 24m/min

Lemon Labels readies for web-to-print with Develop install

Lemon Labels has installed a brand-new Ineo Label 230 digital label printer from Konica Minolta subsidiary Develop, readying the firm for a jump into web-to-print operations.

Reach 'expertly managing print performance'

Reach has cut operating costs by 9% including an £11m reduction in its newsprint bill, and with headcount down 14% as part of the restructuring announced at the end of last year.

Wrapfest features live demonstrations of new materials and wrapping products

Wrapfest reveals agenda highlights for Silverstone event

Fespa’s vehicle-wrapping expo, WrapFest, has revealed highlights for its October event, held at Silverstone racing circuit.

DS Smith offers a range of fibre-based alternatives

DS Smith replaces one billion pieces of plastic ahead of schedule  

Ahead of schedule and in partnership with some of the world’s major FMCG brands, DS Smith said it has replaced more than one billion pieces of plastic 16 months in advance of its 2025 target.

Sirane is headquartered in Telford. Image: Google Maps

Future secured at Sirane following Coppice Alupack deal

Food packaging group Coppice Alupack has stepped in to buy Sirane following the latter's fall into administration a fortnight ago. It plans to rehire 70-80% of the company’s workforce.

The fire at Houstoun Industrial Estate. Image Celtic Lass on X

Major blaze causes disruption at industrial estate

A packaging company had to evacuate its premises after a huge fire at a nearby business.

Evri plans to take on 8,000 additional couriers

Evri lays out expansion plans post-acquisition

Courier firm Evri has laid out plans to hire 9,000 staff across the UK in an ambitious expansion plan following a multi-billion pound takeover by private equity firm Apollo Global Management.

Antalis' 2023 sustainability report showed progress from its 2021 benchmark

Antalis reveals cut emissions in ESG update

Paper and board merchant Antalis has cut carbon emissions by 9% from its 2021 baseline in an update on its progress towards environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.

Flow Group employs 29 staff across its five brands

Flow Group launches “five-minute” leaflet web-to-doorstep service

West Yorkshire mailing and print marketing company The Flow Group has launched a new web-based leaflet distribution portal that allows customers to create a mailed leaflet campaign in just five...

Mekes experts say now is the perfect time to invest

Pre-owned equipment specialist Mekes Graphic Machinery has reported that following the success of Drupa, now is the perfect time to invest in state-of-the-art used equipment to elevate your production...

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MRL Midlands celebrates major success at Drupa with the support of ELKALUB

MRL Midlands, a leading supplier of Heidelberg spare parts and consumables in the sheetfed printing industry, is excited to announce a highly successful first showcase at Drupa 2024. This notable...

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