Packaging
Trident Creative Group enhances prototyping with new VeloBlade
Sonoco-Trident has boosted its creative services offering for mock-ups and samples with the installation of a VeloBlade Volta digital die-cutter from Vivid.
Pulse unveils soft-touch UV varnish for labels
Pulse Roll Label Products has launched a new UV soft-touch varnish for labels that is food packaging compliant.
Firms fined over dangerous die-cutter
Three companies – two corrugated packaging firms and a machinery supplier – have been fined after a worker suffered life-changing injuries while operating a flatbed die-cutting device.
Landa supportive of Highcon vision
Industry innovator Benny Landa has spoken out in support of Highcon after a slump in the digital finishing firm’s share price.
Epson unveils first printheads with built-in heater
Epson is set to launch two new printheads for fast, high-quality signage printing, its first PrecisionCore heads to feature a built-in-heater.
Pro Carton opens up public vote
Pro Carton has opened up the public vote for its European Carton Excellence Award 2021, with just over 20 submissions shortlisted in this year’s competition.
ACA secures BRCGS certification
Post-press specialist ACA has secured the BRC Global Standard (BRCGS) for Packaging Materials.
DS Smith invests in robot workforce at Kemsley mill
DS Smith has invested in ten Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to increase sustainability and efficiency at its Kemsley paper mill in Kent.
Vegware acquired by US group
Innovative, compostable packaging business Vegware has been acquired by US group Novolex.
HP unveils PageWide product updates
HP has expanded its PageWide corrugated product portfolio to create new opportunities for packaging converters and help brands to benefit from the analogue to digital transformation.