Packaging

Pro Carton brings Trees into Cartons initiative to Europe

Pro Carton is helping to educate primary school-aged children about the circular economy after bringing the TICCIT (Trees into Cartons, Cartons into Trees) initiative to Europe.

Queen’s Speech spotlights Environment Bill

The Queen spotlighted environmental concerns in her speech at the House of Lords yesterday (14 October), following a three-day closure of Parliament.

Packaging firm fined following worker injury

Packaging manufacturer Saica Pack UK has been sentenced after a worker was injured by an automated transfer vehicle at its Hartlepool site.

Trade body 'deplores' US tariffs on print

European trade federation Intergraf has hit out against the inclusion of printed matter in the burgeoning US-EU trade dispute, citing the UK and Germany as the biggest losers if tariffs on...

McGowans invests in Kolbus box-maker

McGowans Print in Dublin has invested in a Kolbus AutoBox AB to open up a host of new box-making possibilities.

Arden Dies launches apprenticeship recruitment drive

Arden Dies has kicked off its latest apprenticeship recruitment drive.

Miraclon bullish on flexo prospects

Fresh setup Miraclon aims to “lead the transformation of the packaging business” with its water-based flexo plate system.

Alexir marks 30 years with new website launch

Alexir Partnership has marked its 30th anniversary with the launch of a new website to showcase its cartonboard alternatives to plastic food packaging.

Labelexpo show underway

Labelexpo Europe’s 40th anniversary edition kicked off yesterday with exhibitors rolling out a raft of innovations for label printing and, increasingly, flexible packaging.

Infigo teams with HP for pouch automation

Infigo Software has integrated its technology with HP Indigo for the fully automated web-to-pack setup that will be showcased at Labelexpo.

EPac ready to roll with new UK site

EPac Flexible Packaging’s new UK digital printing production facility will be up and running next month.

Staeger launches UK-sourced recycled PET packaging

Staeger Clear Packaging is now able to manufacture its recycled PET from post-consumer waste fully sourced in the UK.