Lecta secures food safety certification for its Spanish mill
20 December 2024
Lecta has obtained FSSC 22000 food safety systems certification for its metallised papers for packaging applications in the food industry at its mill in Leitza,…
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German label and packaging producer installs two Grafotronic machines
17 December 2024
ATB Systemetiketten has expanded its production capabilities investing in two Grafotronic machines: Grafotronic DCL2 350 and a Grafotronic HI3 570; strengthening its competitive edge.
Recoup survey outlines ‘monumental’ plastic recycling challenge
17 December 2024
Recoup has launched its annual UK Household Plastic Packaging Collection Survey, which has outlined the ‘monumental’ scale of the challenge facing the UK recycling sector.
Polytag and Re-Gen look to transform the recycling sector
16 December 2024
Polytag has partnered with recycling and waste management company Re-Gen, installing a Plastic Detection Unit installed at its material recovery facility enabling the site to…
Konica Minolta production sites achieve 100% renewable electricity goal
10 December 2024
Konica Minolta’s Japanese production site for digital printing systems, Konica Minolta Mechatronics, has attained the goal of procuring 100% of the electricity it uses from…
INX expands natural-based inks range for rigid packaging
6 December 2024
INX International has expanded its INXhrc RC natural-based inks range, with a new UV/LED dual cure low migration formulation for plastic and foam-based packaging.
Epson completes Fiery acquisition to add DFE software
3 December 2024
Digital print server developer Fiery has become a subsidiary of Epson, after the latter reported that it has officially completed all procedures to acquire the…
Making an impression, one way or another
3 December 2024
Embossing adds a tactile and visual dimension, debossing offers an understated and refined look, and hot and cold foiling adds an eye-catching metallic sheen. Labels…
DS Smith expands Hungarian ‘innovation’ footprint with investment
29 November 2024
DS Smith has expanded its packaging production capabilities in Hungary with a €34.4 million (£28.3 million) investment across its three locations in Füzesabony, Nagykáta, and…
BW Converting addresses customer training with e-learning platform
27 November 2024
BW Converting, which includes the brands PCMC, Baldwin and W+D, has launched an e-learning platform aimed at transforming customer training across its entire brand portfolio.
Pack-Smart Inc. celebrates 25 years in packaging and print
22 November 2024
Pack-Smart is celebrating its 25-year anniversary, an achievement made possible because of the company’s solid foundation of dedicated, innovative individuals, says CEO Derek Dlugosh-Ostap.
David Spratt appointed as CEO of Constantia Flexibles
18 November 2024
Flexible packaging manufacturer Constantia Flexibles has appointed David Spratt as its new CEO, effective 1 January 2025. He will succeed Uwe Röhrhoff, who has served…
Hayes to lead Actega’s North America operations
12 November 2024
Mr Hayes brings over 25 years of experience in the specialty chemicals industry. His arrival comes as Actega looks to open a new 'state-of-the-art' US…
Ocado extends QR code project with Polytag
12 November 2024
More than 60 of Ocado’s product ranges now feature Polytag’s Digital Link QR codes, enabling consumers to access information on products and sustainability.
Labels on Demand chooses Vetaphone systems for ink/varnish adhesion
6 November 2024
Labels on Demand has installed three VE1A Vetaphone corona treaters at its production facility in Mesa, near Phoenix - two being fitted to a GM…