Packaging

Future hopes and fears discussed at 'biggest ever' Packaging Innovations
Packaging Innovations returned to the Birmingham NEC with a focus on the future of the sector, both in terms of the environmental challenges and the technological advances ahead.

Paper cup maker brings in Speedmaster for first in-house printing
Printed paper cup specialist Scyphus has taken on a five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster CD 74 perfector to bring printing in-house for the first time.

De La Rue takes on tobacco task for HMRC
HMRC aims to crack down on the illicit sale of tobacco products through a new multimillion-pound contract with De La Rue.

Charapak sold in pre-pack deal
CBS Packaging has bought the intellectual property, name and various assets of corrugated packaging manufacturer Charapak in a pre-pack deal after the company fell into administration for the second...

Macfarlane marks ninth year of consecutive growth in 2018
Macfarlane Group enjoyed its ninth consecutive year of growth last year, as its results indicate a steady forward charge into the Brexit uncertainty of 2019.

Industry veteran launches consultancy service
A new company, ADH Consultants, has been formed by industry veteran Andrew Horn to help organisations to optimise their print supply chains.

Xerox unveils new packaging and 3D print tech
Xerox has revealed a new digital printing technology and plans to aggressively enter the 3D printing market, including the acquisition of start-up Vader Systems.

Xerox fleshes out turnaround plan
Xerox has outlined a three-year plan to transform the business, initially focusing on restructuring and improving profitability before focusing on growth in adjacent and new markets, including...

Stockpiling supplies advised against ahead of Brexit
Uncertainty about Brexit continues to impact the print supply chain as the 29 March deadline looms.

Kodak unveils latest Prosper imprinting systems and fluids
Kodak has unveiled the latest iteration of its Prosper imprinting system, Prosper Plus, as well as new inks and coatings designed for packaging applications.