Packaging

Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has achieved record full-year sales, but pre-tax profits have almost almost halved due to the impact of continued higher pulp prices.

Packaging giant DS Smith has reported revenue and profit increases as its recent acquisitions start to pay off alongside organic growth.

Campaigners have responded to a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) that calls for plain packaging on sweets, crisps and high-sugar drinks in order to tackle obesity.

Bridger Packaging has hired six new skilled members of staff to accommodate a boost in demand the resulted from a near-£1m haul of new Bobst kit.

The Packaging Collective has launched a pan-sector conference that will allow representatives from the packaging industry to devise a strategy for the future.

Packaging Innovations will return to the Olympia London in September to mark the 10th year of its London-based luxury packaging show.

Landa chief executive Yishai Amir said the firm will install its first W10 flexible packaging press early next year, and has revealed ambitions to achieve a rapid ramp-up in installations over the...

Screen has produced a new blue ink designed for use on its high-end Truepress Jet L350UV+ digital label printer.

Durham Box has revealed a major investment in an EFI Nozomi C18000 as the centrepiece of its new digital corrugated printing facility.

Global Graphics Software has unveiled the latest version of its Harlequin RIP, which has been developed with packaging and labels in mind.

Macfarlane Group has acquired protective packaging distribution business Ecopac (UK).

Koenig & Bauer posted a 6.2% increase in revenue in Q1 while its order intake was also up.