Packaging

Hapa expands inkjet range with two new additions
Swiss manufacturer Hapa has extended its drop-on-demand piezo inkjet range of systems with the launch of two new units.

Print innovators complete 'HaRFest' project
A consortium of print manufacturers and technology companies, led by the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), has completed an 18-month project to develop and scale up a print energy-harvesting device...

Atlas Packaging spends over £1.75m on new corrugated kit
Corrugated packaging specialist Atlas Packaging has invested more than £1.75m in a bespoke flexo press to improve and enhance its packaging process.

Packaging sector calls for increased support for young talent
Packaging industry figures want the sector to do more to harness young talent in the UK.

Chapelton to distribute biodegradable Plastiroll product
Paper and cartonboard supplier Chapelton has become an official distributor for Finland-based manufacturer Plastiroll’s Jazz@heat product for food packaging.

Cepac reveals £1m investment plans
Corrugated packaging supplier Cepac will be investing around £1m on extending its premises and increasing the size of its digital operation.

Garnish steps down as ASG chief
Tony Garnish has stepped down as chief executive of European packaging group ASG Worldwide after 23 years with the business.

Pankaboard launches new luxury packaging board
Finnish cartonboard manufacturer Pankaboard has launched a new cartonboard for the luxury packaging sector.

Stora Enso consolidates corrugated operations
Paper and packaging giant Stora Enso is set to close its Heinola corrugated packaging plant in Finland, citing market pressure and shrinking volumes.

Antalis to use i-Tone in Creative Papers for first time
Antalis has added new i-Tone technology to all of its Creative Papers.

DS Smith completes Scandinavian acquisition
Acquisitive global packaging giant DS Smith has finalised its takeover of Danish-based POS printer Deku-Pack, expanding its POS offering.

Coveris invests in reclose labelling division
Global packaging giant Coveris has invested in a new Converter 530 series 3 to increase capacity of its reclose labelling division at one of its UK sites.