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Labelexpo Europe 2023: More than just labelling
Labelexpo Europe made a welcome return in Brussels in September, after the lockdown hiatus, with manufacturers taking a broader focus than purely labels.

Nix claims colour management revolution with Spectro L
Nix Sensor has launched a “game-changing” spectrophotometer and densitometer it said will empower colour professionals everywhere to transform their colour workflows.

MAMS backs growth with Moll install
Mailing and Marketing Solutions (MAMS) has backed a strong increase in its turnover by purchasing a Moll Vantage folder-gluer.

Stora Enso to halve capacity at Anjala book paper mill
Stora Enso will consolidate its book paper production and permanently close one of its two paper machines at its Anjala mill in Finland.

Sirane launches world-first pouches
Packaging manufacturer Sirane has launched a range of oven-friendly films and pouches printed with heat-resistant water-based inks, in what the company has called a world-first.

Dragons’ Den win for eco packaging seed kits
A gardening start-up won £80,000 of investment from BBC show Dragons’ Den investor Sara Davies, founder of hobby supplier Crafter’s Companion, after impressing judges with seed kits encased in...

EU closing the loop on packaging from 2025
The European Commission has unveiled new packaging regulations that will take effect from 2025, and require all packaging used in the bloc to be recyclable by 2030.

S&W installs UK first Cleartech ejection rubber cutter
Nottingham die forme manufacturer S&W Cutting Formes has installed the UK’s first Cleartech X-Pro 1311 plotter-drawer-cutter.

Qualvis completes £1m investment spend
Bespoke packaging company Qualvis has completed a £1m investment round designed to maintain the firm’s competitive position after strong performance through the pandemic.

Star product: Esko software release 22.11
The latest version of Esko’s powerful modular tool set for packaging and label production.