Packaging
Sun Chemical making digital inroads with LabelExpo debuts
Sun Chemical has expanded its portfolio with new UV-LED flexo inks and digital coatings, which were both debuted at LabelExpo Europe last week.
EFI acquires Escada Systems
EFI has made further inroads into the corrugated packaging market by acquiring corrugated packaging software developer Escada Systems.
Bobst launches M8
Bobst has premiered an upgraded flexo press, the M8 flexible packaging line, at LabelExpo.
Global Graphics rolls out Harlequin with new machines
Print software developer Global Graphics has partnered with HP and Durst to use its Harlequin RIP to power their label and packaging presses.
Visionscape acquires Gelpack out of administration
The Gelpack group of companies has been bought out of administration by environmental utility group Visionscape.
Reproflex & Shazam raise temperature for Fairfield
The new Heat & Eat crisps from Fairfields Farm come with a warm glow of innovation as the pack is designed to be heated in the microwave, so that chip and dip can be enjoyed together at optimal...
Hurricane hits Essentra packaging production
Essentra has announced the temporary shutdown of its two Health & Personal Care Packaging facilities in Puerto Rico as a result of Hurricane Maria.
Packaging holds up in face of Brexit threats
A YouGov survey has revealed that while many small businesses in the UK are seeking to cut costs in the face of Brexit uncertainty, the vast majority won't cut packaging spend.
Real Digital takes next step in its evolution
Real Digital International has continued its 2017 re-equip with a brace of HP Indigo 12000s as it looks to target growth in new markets.
Macfarlane acquires Nottingham packaging firm
Macfarlane Group has acquired Nottinghamshire-based Greenwoods Stock Boxes (GSB), its first and potentially last 2017 acquisition.