Packaging

Intec hails opportunities offered by new B1+ flatbed digital cutter

Intec has expanded its range of digital cutters with a new manual-feed B1+ device developed for a broad range of packaging and POS prototyping and short-run production.

Investment in AI and machine learning is a priority for many businesses. Image: Smithers

Lack of confidence holds back AI adoption by SMEs

Nearly half of SMEs (43%) do not plan to innovate with AI in the next year, largely because of a lack of confidence among business owners in the safeguards in place to protect society, according to...

Sun Chemical lauds new ink technology

Sun Chemical has announced a new platform for sheetfed inks that is described as its “most sustainable yet”.

The 2023 event attracted 6,500 visitors and 340 exhibitors

Packaging Innovations opens registrations for 2024 flagship

Packaging Innovations & Empack organiser Easyfairs has laid out initial details for the flagship 2024 event at the NEC in Birmingham in February.

Soporan said he would consider adding a print module in the future

Start-up picks Autobox for new offering

Start-up business Ion Packaging has put a Kolbus Autobox device at the centre of its new offering.

Law Print works with a global network of accredited packaging manufacturers and suppliers

Law Print sold to Thai packaging group

Print and packaging management company Law Print has been sold to Thai packaging group SCG Packaging (SCGP).

A third of e-commerce vendors are looking to build stronger relationships with packaging suppliers

Packaging supply chain “old fashioned”, say half of e-commerce firms

E-commerce companies in the UK are losing an average of £150,000 annually to packaging waste, according to a new report, with half calling the packaging supply chain “old fashioned.”

Octabins are made of recyclable cardboard and designed with an octagonal shape

Large pumpkin crop increases pumpkin pack demand for DS Smith

DS Smith has reported an “unprecedented” surge in demand for its pumpkin packaging after this year’s wet summer in Britain led to the growth of much larger pumpkins than usual.

Roberts: DS Smith is in a strong position for H2

DS Smith updates on H1 2023 performance

Packaging giant DS Smith has reported quarter-on-quarter growth for corrugated box volumes, despite overall volume remaining below 2022/23’s bumper levels.

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.