Smithers forecasts 5% rise in demand for retail-ready packaging
13 March 2025
Smithers' "Retail-Ready Packaging" report shows there will be growth over the next four years.
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Fedrigoni invests in plastic-free barrier coating for fibre-based packaging
28 February 2025
Fedrigoni is targeting sustainable packaging through the acquisition of a minority stake in Papkot, a start-up company that develops large-scale coating technology that its claimed…
Gelato report highlights AI and automation as key essentials
21 February 2025
Software company Gelato has released its 2025 ‘State of Print Production Report’, revealing key insights into the evolving print production landscape.
Consumers demand action from retailers to reduce environmental impact
20 February 2025
According to Mondi’s annual eCommerce trend report, consumers are ‘demanding tangible action from retailers’ to reduce their environmental impact.
wishesjust4you seeks spare print materials for children with life-limiting illnesses
14 February 2025
Non-profit community interest company wishesjust4you is calling on printers, packaging companies, carton manufacturers and paper merchants to donate surplus art and print materials to help…
Andreas Pleßke confirmed as chairman of drupa committee
6 February 2025
Dr. Andreas Pleßke, CEO of Koenig & Bauer, has been re-elected as the chair of the drupa committee, with Wolfgang Poppen of Freiburger elected as…
Herma appoints technical director for self-adhesive materials
20 January 2025
Herma has appointed Veit Rückel as its new technical director for the self-adhesive materials division. In his role, Mr Rückel will be responsible for managing…
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,…
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…
Cartons and corrugated go up a level
26 November 2024
Several market drivers are pushing digital carton and corrugated packaging to the forefront, as Sonia Sharma-Karia reports.
Whitmar Publications creates new role to enhance member experience
28 October 2024
Whitmar Publications creates new role to enhance member experience, with Michal Lodej rejoining as partnership development manager
Avery Dennison launches INGEDE12-certified materials
18 September 2024
The paper label and cardboard packaging materials solutions contain a new adhesive and are intended to support enhanced package recycling.
Trio of companies combine on recyclable shrink sleeve water bottle project
3 September 2024
Siegwerk, Multi-Plastics, and Tripack have united their expertise to unveil an APR approved fully recyclable shrink sleeve water bottle project for the English Mountain Spring…
The greatest (inkjet packaging) show on earth
5 August 2024
drupa 2024 certainly showcased inkjet technology, and new high-performance presses means inkjet is increasingly competitive for all categories, comments Sean Smyth.
Roberts Mart chairman celebrates 60 years in the business
9 July 2024
John Roberts, chairman at Leeds-based flexible packaging manufacturer Roberts Mart, is celebrating 60 years of service with the family firm.