Packaging

Benson Group gains 'world's first' independent ISO 12647-2 certification
Benson Group has become the first printer to gain ISO 12647-2 certification under the BPIF scheme following an audit by Print and Media Certification (PMC).

Borble merges with Labels First to create 2.3m business
Borble, the north Wales-based digital label printer has merged with print management business Labels First to create a 2.3m turnover business.

Pragati Pack sweeps Indiastar Awards
Pragati Pack India was the big winner at the Indiastar 2010 - the national award for packaging excellence, collecting 24 prizes.

Food Technology to be part of PackPlus show
The Food Technology Show; a platform for the leading technology will be held during the PackPlus 2010 exhibition from 3-6 December at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
WP Digital to be integrated into parent Polytype as part of increased digital focus
Wifag-Polytype Holding, the parent company of wide-format digital print supplier WP Digital has merged the WP operations into its Polytype division citing the potential of digital technology in its...

Tetra Pak Wrexham consultation may stop production and halve workforce
Tetra Pak is considering stopping production at its Wrexham factory in a move that could make 150 staff redundant.

Schawk buys digital marketing agency Untitled London
Global pre-press company Schawk has acquired the 700,000-turnover boutique digital marketing agency Untitled London for an undisclosed amount.

Amcor site to be demolished following fire
The Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service is in the process of demolishing Amcor Flexibles' Livingston facility after it suffered a fire last week.

Pragati Offset is International Printer of the Year
Pragati Offset has bagged the prestigious Sappi International Printer of the Year 2010 award. This is the third year in a row for Pragati, having won the coveted cast-bronze elephant trophy in 2006...

The Label Makers invests in the UK's first Xeikon 3030
The Label Makers has made its foray into digital print production after investing in the UK's first Xeikon 3030.