Packaging

Greg Bird will step up to the role of Kolbus UK managing director next month, the fruition of a succession plan that started last year when he rejoined the business.

A new study, conducted just before the lockdown, has reported that just shy of two-thirds of consumers believe paper-based packaging is better for the environment.

Ink manufacturer Siegwerk and recycling specialist APK have successfully completed de-inking trials of twofold printed low density polyethylene (LDPE) films.

It is clear that Covid-19 has impacted every area of business and recruitment is no different.

The Delga Group has launched a digital labels business, which will join its existing print and packaging companies this month.

Digitally-printed pouches offer label printers a way to diversify into packaging with minimal investment.

SME packaging firm Dean Packaging has secured CBILS funding via Santander UK to help the business ride out Covid-19 disruption.

Flexible packaging company Skymark has begun producing protective antimicrobial aprons to help tackle the PPE shortage among healthcare workers in the UK.

Heidelberg is making data from thousands of its presses worldwide publicly available for the first time as it charts the impact of the coronavirus on different parts of the printing industry – and the...

Transcend Packaging has moved quickly to mass-produce face shields for frontline workers thanks to a fresh finance arranged with Close Brothers Asset Finance.