Packaging

Durham Box in Highcon first

Durham Box is to install the first Highcon Beam 2C system in the UK, and the Logson Group subsidiary has also become the first UK customer to sign up to its Vulcan programme as a future option.

Second director barred over HMRC non-compliance

A second company director has been disqualified after a paper and board supplier left HMRC with a six-figure shortfall despite paying more than £2m to other parties.

Konica Minolta’s AccurioJet 60000 takes centre stage

Konica Minolta unveils 20 new products at Drupa

Konica Minolta’s AccurioJet 60000 has taken centre stage at its largest ever Drupa presence, where the company has handed 20 products their European premieres and shared more detail on its joint...

Flaky supply for Kellogg's as Amcor Flexibles plant strikes

Employees at Amcor Packaging’s Workington site have voted for strike action in late May and Early June after declining a 6% pay rise.

Landa expands press portfolio with new models

Landa Digital Printing is readying the next generation of its B1 digital print technology ahead of its commercial launch at Drupa.

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DS Smith accelerates smart packaging with BeFC

DS Smith has partnered with Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells (BeFC), a French start-up that develops fully recyclable smart tags.

Macfarlane's Westbury staff celebrating the milestone

Macfarlane celebrates 75th anniversary

Macfarlane Group has marked 75 years of business with celebrations amongst its staff across the UK and Europe.

Firm fined after worker's fingers partially severed

A returnable packaging specialist has received a six-figure fine after an agency worker was injured when using an unguarded table saw at its facility.

A mock-up of Xeikon's Drupa booth, including one of its highlighted zones

Xeikon puts spotlight on specialist presses at Drupa

Xeikon plans to focus on digital presses for specialist applications at Drupa, including a new high-res inkjet model for labels and an inline embellishment system co-developed with Kurz.

Siegwerk is headquartered in Germany, but has sites on every (habitable) continent

Siegwerk forms new sustainable coatings division

German inks and coatings manufacturer Siegwerk has established a new division dedicated to functional coatings for new sustainable packaging products.