Packaging

Migration-optimised digital ink systems for packaging printing
The migration behaviour of digital ink systems plays a decisive role in the selection of a digital press and determines, in this white paper we look into the criteria that must be taken into account...

Entries open for Pro Carton Young Designers Award
Entries have opened for the Pro Carton Young Designers Award 2021, which promotes sustainable packaging innovation across Europe.

Mail Solutions Group ups paper straw capacity
Mail Solutions Group is set to take on four new specialist paper straw production lines to cater for the surge in demand for eco-friendly paper straws at its Intrinsic Paper Straws business.

Sarpak acquired by Sphere
Household packaging specialist the Sphere Group has strengthened its position in the UK after its subsidiary Alfaplas acquired Sarpak.

Wilkins expands cutting and creasing with £1.1m spend
The Wilkins Group has invested £1.1m in an additional Bobst Expertcut PER 106 to expand its cutting and creasing capabilities.

Bevcraft picks Tonejet for direct-to-can printing
Tonejet is poised to install its first Cyclone digital can printing system in the UK after Bevcraft Group opted to invest in the technology for its new Peterborough facility.

Macfarlane expands South West presence with latest acquisition
Macfarlane Group has acquired a protective packaging distributor to boost its customer reach in the South West of England.

Esko puts Automation Engine in the cloud
Esko has described the latest release of its Automation Engine as a “very important milestone” for the product, which is now available via the cloud.

Manroland Sheetfed snaps up Schaaf
Manroland Sheetfed has snapped up the former head of Heidelberg’s large-format press business and aims to plug the “gaping hole” left by its rival’s exit from that part of the market.

Firms lauded in new sustainability awards
Packaging group Elopack and large-format specialist The Delta Group have both been lauded in carbon advisory specialist CarbonQuota’s inaugural ‘Most Sustainable Initiative’ award scheme.