Packaging

Over 150 redundancies at Pulse Flexible Packaging
Administrators of Pulse Flexible Packaging have said manufacturing has now restarted at the firm’s two sites, but that 152 staff have been made redundant.

Heidelberg launches hybrid B2 Speedmaster
Heidelberg has unveiled its latest B2 Speedmaster, the mid-range CX 75, a hybrid press that combines elements from its XL 75 B2 flagship and the SX 74.

Essentra launches apprenticeship programme
Global packaging giant Essentra has launched its first UK-wide National Apprenticeship Programme, which will see it take on 20 apprentices over the next year.

Reproflex 3 brings plate finishing in-house in UK first
Packaging pre-press specialist Reproflex 3 has installed a Zünd G3 digital cutting table to automate polymer plate production and bring plate finishing in-house.

Pixartprinting launches bespoke packaging service
Pixartprinting has launched an online customisable packaging service following a “multimillion-euro” investment in a digital packaging production line, dubbed Catalyst.

Landa to ship three beta presses this year
Landa Digital Printing has revealed the identity of the firm that will be the site of its first beta installation later this year – an Israeli packaging printer – along with details of its first...

Diecut UK expands portfolio with Fyne partnership
Fyne Packaging has made kit supplier Diecut UK an official agent in a deal that gives the latter exclusive rights to sell its box-making equipment all over the world.

First Varioman press due for installation next year
Manroland Web Systems is to install the first of its new bespoke, hybrid web presses early next year as it looks to expand beyond its traditonal markets.

KBA breaks profits record
KBA has reported its highest ever net profit margin on the occasion of its 200th anniversary.

New product delays hold back progress at Xaar
Xaar has made significant progress in reducing its reliance on the ceramics market, but manufacturing issues have held back one of its key product launches.

Tamar plumps for second Edale carton press
Tamar Packaging Solutions has purchased a 7-colour Edale FL5-510 carton-printing press with combination drying to service three new clients.

Curtis completes £1.3m spend with Zünd S3 M1200
Curtis Print & Packaging has polished off a £1.3m investment programme with the purchase of a Zünd S3 M1200 digital cutting table, after it relocated to a new premises and installed a raft of new...