Plastics

Are you looking to upgrade to UV LED technology?

Learn why Grafiche Antiga chose GEW’s LeoLED curing system when they upgraded their sheetfed press.

Hexis showed off its partnership with car manufacturer Alpine on its booth

Hexis launches Europe-wide recycling scheme

French film manufacturer Hexis has launched its European recycling scheme at Fespa 2024, six months after first trialling the programme in France.

Neschen shows off new laminator and PVC-free films

Neschen Coating has arrived at Fespa 2024 with a brand-new laminator and wide stock of sustainable media.

Strike planned at De La Rue polymer plant

Workers at De La Rue’s banknote polymer factory are planning a 24-hour walkout over a below inflation pay rise proposal.

The bottles have LEDs inset in their bases to shine through the liqueur

Wilkins lights up liqueurs for M&S

Nottingham’s Wilkins Group has lit up Marks and Spencer's Christmas booze selection again, this time with a bespoke wrapped print for a new range of festive liqueurs.

Ultraflex Europe now offers a range of greener materials from Endutex

Ultraflex Europe acquired by Endutex

St Neots wide-format supplier Ultraflex Europe has been acquired by Portuguese substrate manufacturer Endutex.

Around 100 staff will strike under Unite's banner in late September

PET film factory strikes confirmed at Dupont Teijin

Workers have voted to strike at Dupont Teijin Films’ (DTF) Dumfries polymer film plant, with five stoppages planned in late September.

Unite general secretary said DTF had bypassed the union in making its pay offer

DuPont Teijin strikes threaten PET film supplies

A pay dispute at DuPont Teijin Films’ (DTF) Dumfries plant has threatened to restrict polymer film supplies.

Plastic packaging waste is set to grow 46% by 2030

Smart packaging could slash plastic waste

Reusable packaging with embedded electronic tags could help transform the plastic packaging industry, according to research.

Eco S and Eco Flex are 100% UK-produced

PDC launches Eco S card

Plastic Data Card has launched a new ‘eco’ card option as part of a move to offer more sustainable options for its customers.

Felix Schoeller entered the transfer film market at Fespa 2022

Felix Schoeller unveils new transfer films for Fespa

Specialty paper manufacturer Felix Schoeller has unveiled three new transfer films to be demonstrated at Fespa’s Global Print Expo.