Packaging

Kern appoints new UK general manager
Mailing equipment manufacturer Kern has appointed Michelle Heer as its new UK general manager.

BCS box maker finds favour with POS printers
First-time Fespa exhibitor British Converting Solutions (BCS) has reported major interest in its custom box-making systems, with two walk-up customers ordering at the show.

Sonora sales jump in Kodak Q1 results
Kodak achieved double-digit growth in volumes for its Sonora process-free and Flexcel flexo plates in Q1, but posted a loss for the quarter amid moves that could lead to more M&A activity at the...

Mondi poised to close Scunthorpe site
More than 70 jobs are at risk after Mondi launched a consultation over the closure of its Scunthorpe flexible packaging plant.

Turner steps up at Komori UK
Steve Turner has been promoted to managing director of Komori UK as part of a corporate reorganisation at the manufacturer’s European operations.

Koenig & Bauer on track for 2018 despite Q1 revenue drop
Koenig & Bauer said it is on track to meet its 2018 targets, despite its revenue falling by 16.1% year-on-year in Q1.

Hybrid Uteco/Kodak press reaches commercialisation
Uteco Group and Kodak are poised to install the first hybrid Sapphire Evo press for flexible packaging, featuring Kodak’s Stream inkjet technology.

Friedheim to supply Shawpak kit
Friedheim International has teed up a partnership deal to supply a new compact, cost-effective system for thermoforming packaging.

McGowans poised to ramp up Nozomi output
McGowans is aiming to dramatically increase the amount of display work it produces for UK and European customers on the back of its investment in an EFI Nozomi C18000 high-speed inkjet corrugated...

James Cropper's Colourform facility gets royal visit
Prince Charles visited James Cropper’s Colourform unit for the production of plastic-free packaging last week, as the project moves ahead in collaborating with businesses.

Strong showing from K&B as specialist presses take off
Koenig & Bauer is working “intensively” on new products for the packaging, digital and industrial printing markets, after filing a strong set of results for its latest financial year.

Swanline sponsors Women in Packaging UK
Packaging and POS trade supplier Swanline Print Group has pledged its support for female packaging professionals by announcing its sponsorship of Women in Packaging UK (WIP UK) throughout 2018.