Packaging
ePac presses ahead with continental expansion
ePac has confirmed its planned expansion into continental Europe with the opening of two new sites.
Diageo readies paper bottle tech
Drinks giant Diageo has taken a stake in a sustainable packaging company and plans to bring a paper-based spirits bottle to market early next year for one of its flagship brands.
Disqualified packaging duo hit with confiscation orders
Two disqualified directors have been ordered to pay more than £80,000 in a confiscation order, or face imprisonment.
DS Smith benefits from e-comms boost
DS Smith has described its business model as “robust” after posting year end results that were boosted by a jump in e-commerce business caused by Covid-19.
Alexir becomes employee owned
The Alexir Partnership has moved to retain its independent status by becoming employee owned.
Update: K&B demos Rapida 106 X for commercial and web-to-print
An eight-colour Rapida 106 X for commercial printing – billed as the world’s fastest perfecting press – has been showcased on the final day of Koenig & Bauer’s marathon 'Live' event.
James Cropper buoyed by luxe packaging
James Cropper has posted record sales and profits after an eventful year that has seen its paper business return to profitability.
K&B Durst updates on product progress
Koenig & Bauer Durst will begin beta testing the VariJet 106 B1 inkjet press at the end of this year.
Norske Skog to enter packaging market
Publication paper specialist Norske Skog is moving into the corrugated packaging market with a €350m investment in converting two newsprint machines to containerboard production.
Friedheim expands corrugated and POS footprint
Friedheim International has taken on the exclusive UK & Eire dealership for Young Shin large-format die-cutters to expand its presence in the packaging and POS markets.