Packaging

DS Smith has agreed the proposed sale of two of its packaging businesses to International Paper for €63m (£54.7m).

The nine companies that comprise the Magnet Harlequin Group have formalised their alliance and have relaunched with a collective offering under the 'Branded' umbrella.

CS Labels has officially launched digitally printed flexible pouches after working closely with long-term partner Xeikon to develop a solution that opens up the application for shorter runs that were...

Bobst has launched three technologies to reduce changeover times and improve colour consistency on its inline flexo presses.

Health warnings on plain packaged cigarettes impact smokers more than warnings on branded packs, according to new research from the University of Stirling.

Macfarlane Packaging has doubled the capacity of its distribution facilities in the South West to keep up with increasing demand, was well as to provide short-term security for clients against...

Koenig & Bauer has said that orders for new presses have “largely shrugged off the effects of recent political and economical developments”, as the group posted its highest EBIT figure in more than...

OPM Group has installed a 14-colour Nilpeter FA4 flexo press with inline finishing to enhance its flexibility.

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.

Atlas Packaging has made a £1m investment to take on the first Bobst ExpertFold 230 A4 folder-gluer in the UK to come with Accueject XL automated ejection capabilities.

Midland Regional Printers (MRP) has expanded its service offering after acquiring label printing specialist LabelServe.

DS Smith has sold its plastics division to US private equity firm Olympus Partners in a deal worth nearly £450m.