Disciplines

Fit-to-size creates optimum pack size for items or combinations of items

Quadient targets ecomms with fit-to-size packaging

Quadient is anticipating booming demand for its fit-to-size packaging solutions as ecommerce sales continue to grow, while at the same time consumers rail against the use of oversized packaging.

Ortviken had been one of the world’s largest publication paper mills

End of the line for SCA publication paper

SCA will make its last reel of publication paper today as the group shuts down the last remaining paper machine at its Ortviken mill.

Macfarlane's pre-tax profit was £13m in 2020, up 9.6% on 2019

Macfarlane reports ‘resilient’ results ahead of expectations

Macfarlane Group achieved both sales and pre-tax profit growth in 2020, with its results ahead of its previous expectations, despite the challenging market conditions due to the impact of the...

Fisher: "The obvious progression for the company"

Print-Leeds launches new division with £1m investment

Print-Leeds has branched into self-adhesive label production after investing just over £1m in a new press, finishing kit and MIS and creating a new specialist division.

SlipTip is said to offer significant time and money savings

Gama launches time-saving wash-up blade system

Printing press cleaning systems developer Gama Systems has launched a new wash-up printer blade system that reduces blade replacement time.

Buckingham: "We are already seeing the projected benefits"

Paragon CC invests £6m-plus in finishing

Paragon Customer Communications has revamped its mailing operations after investing more than £6m on new kit and upgrades to existing machinery as part of a futureproofing strategy.

The Speedmaster XL 75 in situ at Richline

Richline upgrades with XL 75

London printer Richline has revamped its print setup with a highly-specified B2 Speedmaster sourced through Exel Printing Machinery.

The Horizon AF-408F can support highly variable jobs

Horizon launches new fully automated small-format folder

Horizon has launched a new fully automated small-format 8-buckle folder targeted at simplifying pharmaceutical leaflet and small-format folding production.

The AccurioLabel 230 runs full-colour print at up to 23.4m/min

Labels UK responds to digital growth with Konica Minolta buy

Labels UK has experienced improvements in productivity, flexibility and stability after expanding its growing digital operation with a new Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 230 press.

The Petratto Metro Startup operates at speeds up to 200m/min

Petratto launches entry-level folder-gluer

Petratto has launched an entry-level semi-automatic folding and gluing machine suitable for the production of short run packaging.