Keeping frozen print fresh
5 June 2024
Keeping products fresh and secure is vital, however just as important is the preservation of its packaging and labels, particularly for packaging in fresh and frozen…
Adrian Steele
Finnish strike causes concern for European printers
13 March 2024
Major printers have expressed concern about industrial action by logistics and transport workers affecting UPM, Stora Enso and Mëtsa Group in Finland, which could disrupt…
Screen, Sappi and Mercian Labels collaborate for sustainable paper packaging
8 February 2024
Screen has collaborated with Sappi, a paper packaging producer, and Mercian Labels, a digital label printing converter in the UK, introducing a recyclable barrier packaging…
2024 prospects and predictions
9 January 2024
What does the industry predict will come to pass over the next 12-18 months? Here, the supply chain shares its thoughts.
Mercian implements energy saving measures
11 April 2023
£100,000 investment already providing major benefits in terms of cost and carbon footprint.
ABG updates portfolio, extends capacity
29 March 2023
New facility, updates equipment and enhanced digital offer detailed at recent automation open house.
Mercian installs Screen inkjet press
31 May 2022
Becomes the first UK printer to install a Truepress Jet L350UV SAI E model.
What’s in store for 2022 and more
22 December 2021
Members of the digital print for packaging value chain share their predictions, hopes and aspirations for the next year and beyond.
My Digital Journey: Dustin Steerman
15 November 2021
When he saw the potential of digitally printed flexpack and the culture ePac’s founders sought to expand, 'I was all in.'
Mercian launches liner recycling service
2 August 2021
New and existing customers can return pre-sorted liner waste to be returned to release liner or repurposed as paper for magazine publishing.
Mercian acquires part of Computype
5 March 2021
This deal relates to areas of Computype’s business that require critical specialist constructions of adhesives, inks and substrates.
Mercian Labels turns 50
11 June 2019
Staffordshire-based Mercian Labels recently celebrated its half-century in the label business.