Packaging

Denny Bros' Fix-a-Form labels used in UEFA EURO 2012 promotion
Label printer Denny Bros has teamed up with SCA Packaging for the first time to promote UEFA EURO 2012 official sponsor Canon.

Mller flexibility pays off
Mller Martini (Hall 14, stand C21-1) has attributed its success in selling both its major drupa launches to its emphasis on flexible solutions that cater for offset and digital customers.

Rigid Containers appoints Lars Maynard as financial director
Rigid Containers has appointed Lars Maynard as its new financial director following the untimely death of Paul Coates, who passed away in January.

AGI-Shorewood produces packaging for Twilight DVD
Media packaging specialist AGI-Shorewood has helped to bring the latest film in the popular Twilight saga to the UK market on DVD and Blu-ray.

John Price Printers installs ten-colour Komori Lithrone
John Price Printers has installed a Komori ten-colour Lithrone S1029 Perfector to boost capacity and to replace an older press.

Unite accuses MMP of targeting members
Unite has accused packaging manufacturer Mayr-Melnhof Packaging of targeting its members after redundancy letters were sent to 49 employees.

Printed Cup Company opens new factory in Clitheroe
Manufacturer the Printed Cup Company has expanded with the opening of a new factory in the UK, which will specialise in producing short- and medium-run paper cups.
Media roundup: Krispy Kreme; Morrisons, Unilever and Mercedes; NME; Cobra; Kia
We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: Krispy Kreme launches outdoor campaign; Leading brands trial NFC and QR technologies; NME secures...

Unite members reject latest MMP offer
Unite members have voted overwhelmingly to reject the latest redundancy offering from Austrian packaging manufacturer Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP).

Pantone launches cloud-based colour management tool for packaging sector
A new cloud-based colour management and standardisation tool aimed at the packaging sector has been launched by Pantone and X-Rite.

Expo space sold out at 'Drupa of ideas'
Drupa's pre-show buzz has reached fever pitch over the past few days as announcements have come thick and fast from some of the major exhibitors speaking at the Messe Dusseldorf's International Media...