Packaging design

Colpac unveils heat-sealed recyclable sandwich pack

Colpac used last month's Packaging Innovations show as the launchpad for the new heat-sealed version of its recyclable and compostable Zest sandwich box.

Macfarlane Packaging launches 'dynamic' Innovation Lab

Macfarlane Packaging has invested £300,000 in an 'Innovation Lab' to help clients crack even the most demanding packaging challenges.

DSN Group snaps up Design Board International

Belgian pre-press and brand management company DSN Group has bought multinational packaging design consultant Design Board International for an undisclosed sum.

Debut design competition from Benson Group

Benson Group has launched its first student design competition, which will involve budding designers creating packaging for one of its clients.

Printed art celebrated at free UAL exhibition

A new exhibition showcasing print in all its forms, from 3D printing to magazine publishing, will be launched next week by the University of the Arts London.

Label novices must learn to roll with it

There's no denying it: one of the biggest stories to emerge from last year's Drupa was that digital and packaging finally seemed serious bedfellows. But what may have surprised some, was the...

Fortune will favour first-movers with a personal touch

At Ipex 2010, Canon staged one of the most innovative live demonstrations that the print show has ever seen. Visitors to the manufacturer's stand were invited to submit their name to a Canon...

Pantone releases 50th anniversary edition Plus series

Pantone has released a 50th anniversary edition of its Pantone Plus series, featuring special packaging and covers, which will be on sale throughout 2013.

FFEI challenges Esko DeskPack with RealPro ToolKit launch

Following customer feedback to its range of packaging pre-press tools launched at Drupa FFEI has launched a modular suite of Illustrator plug-ins, RealPro Toolkit.

Digital metallics get easier with HP approval of Mirri Pak

Mirri Pak metallic board has been granted HP Indigo certification, opening up a range of added-value applications for users of the digital press range.

Loveurope eyes digital deal following Locomotion buy

Loveurope chief executive Steve Owens has said the firm is looking to acquire an online/digital business following last week's puchase of Soho-based creative post-production business Locomotion.

Loveurope buys Locomotion, eyes further deals

Loveurope has acquired London-based creative post-production business Locomotion and is eyeing further deals in 2013.