Packaging
AEG secures first Sprinter sale
AEG sealed its first worldwide order for its single-pass Sprinter system at Fespa, from Dutch bespoke packaging firm Doosopmaat.nl.
Macfarlane Group back on the acquisition trail
Macfarlane Group is on the hunt for another acquisition “to fill geographical gaps” following its successful purchase of Lane Packaging and Network Packaging last year.
Packaging Innovations & Luxury Packaging heads to London’s Olympia for sixth outing
Brand and inspirational packaging event Packaging Innovations London and Luxury Packaging 2015 is heading to London's Olympia for the first time in September.
First KBA results under new structure
KBA’s first-quarter results have been boosted by a big jump in orders for its sheetfed and special presses, as the group pushes ahead with plans to spin-off its operations into autonomous business...
Parkside Flexibles rebrands and marks 10 years since rescue
A flexo print and speciality packaging supplier with more than 40 years' experience is rebranding and repositioning to take advantage of diversification – marking a decade under current ownership.
Macfarlane Group reports sales and profits boost
Macfarlane Group has reported a year-on-year rise in sales of 13% so far in 2015 against the same period in 2014, following two acquisitions over the past 12 months.
DS Smith hails continued growth in trading statement
In a trading update for the year to 30 April 2015, which was released today (6 May), packaging giant DS Smith has said it is trading in line with expectations, with its strong underlying growth...
Antalis buys Paperlinx packaging ops
Antalis has bought Paperlinx UK’s packaging businesses, taking the size of its packaging supplies operation to over £80m.
Vision Paper and Board introduces mixed pallets service
Vision Paper and Board has introduced a new service which will see it offer a ream-wrapped range of products to complement its bulk-packed portfolio.
Weedon PSC awarded instantaneous pop-up POS display unit licence
Packaging and POS display manufacturer Weedon PSC has been awarded exclusive rights in the UK and Ireland to manufacture the Smarty range of patented designs for instantaneous pop-up POS display...
Vision Paper and Board extends Celerbr8 and Verdanna ranges
Paper merchant and converter Vision Paper & Board, part of the Middleton Paper Group, has extended its Celerbr8 Solo Occasions FSC board and Verdanna Offset ranges.
Xaar sees future potential in sheetfed inkjet
Fresh Xaar chief executive Doug Edwards is aiming to expand the use of the firm’s technology in commercial print, and has inkjet replacements for today’s mid-range electrophotographic (EPS) digital...