Packaging
Mondi unveils plastic-free protective mailer
Sustainable packaging manufacturer Mondi has unveiled a new protective mailer that can take the place of bubble-wrapped parcels.
MRP invests £1.8m in new press and mounter
Midland Regional Printers (MRP) has invested £1.8m in new kit, including a two-year-old Heidelberg XL 106 and a brand-new Lamina Fasline laminator.
Chancellor’s 'new dawn' budget just a 'new storm' for print to weather, industry says
The print and packaging industry has reacted with scepticism to chancellor Rachel Reeves’ new budget, which she hailed as a “new dawn” for the British economy.
Macfarlane supports European ambitions with senior appointment
Macfarlane Group has appointed a new managing director for Macfarlane Packaging Distribution, Europe as it strengthens its presence in the European protective packaging market.
Prodigi launches “first-of-its-kind” end caps for cardboard tubes
Print on demand firm Prodigi has launched a “first-of-its-kind” moulded fibre end cap for cardboard tubes.
Unilever invests to find alternatives to plastics
Unilever is taking materials science “into our own hands” to cut its use of virgin plastics.
Packaging Innovations 2025 details outlined as registration opens
Easyfairs has revealed more details about the Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025 event.
Paper tub trialled for Quality Street
Nestlé is trialling a new paper tub for iconic Christmas staple Quality Street.
Ralegh takes on new Lasercomb cutting table
Ralegh has installed a new Lasercomb Waterjet Cutting System (WCS) from Friedheim International.
Sainsbury's revamps bakery packs to cut plastic
Sainsbury’s has turned its attention to bakery products in its latest move to reduce plastic packaging in favour of paper-based alternatives.
New MP opens Coveris VSP manufacturing facility
New Mid Cheshire MP Andrew Cooper has officially opened Coveris’ new conversion hall at its flagship polyethylene extrusion facility in Winsford, Cheshire.
London Packaging Week hailed a success
London Packaging Week organiser Easyfairs has hailed this week’s 2024 event as a “real success”, with early indications suggesting a strong upward trend in overall visitor numbers.