Packaging
Stabler to helm single-pass inkjet JV
Durst and Koenig & Bauer have recruited former Xerox executive Robert Stabler to head up their new joint venture.
Star product: Heidelberg Diana Go 85
A flexible, yet cost-effective, folder gluer.
Trio of hires to strengthen Kolbus UK
Kolbus UK has strengthened its team with the addition of three new appointments, aimed to expand its presence in both the packaging and book markets.
EBB expands with Irish acquisition
Family-owned merchant Elliott Baxter (EBB) has made a substantial expansion to its cartonboard business with the acquisition of UniBoard.
James Cropper reports record sales but profits hit
Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has achieved record full-year sales, but pre-tax profits have almost almost halved due to the impact of continued higher pulp prices.
DS Smith revenue and profit continues to grow
Packaging giant DS Smith has reported revenue and profit increases as its recent acquisitions start to pay off alongside organic growth.
Campaigners speak out against latest plain pack recommendations
Campaigners have responded to a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) that calls for plain packaging on sweets, crisps and high-sugar drinks in order to tackle obesity.
Bridger boosts headcount to operate new Bobst kit
Bridger Packaging has hired six new skilled members of staff to accommodate a boost in demand the resulted from a near-£1m haul of new Bobst kit.
Packaging Collective to bring sector together for future planning
The Packaging Collective has launched a pan-sector conference that will allow representatives from the packaging industry to devise a strategy for the future.
Print can profit from the unboxing fad
Online ‘unboxing’ videos are said to attract billions of views each year on YouTube and other content sharing platforms such as Instagram and Twitter, and can be incredibly lucrative for their...