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.
Eco Flexibles doubles pouch production output
16 December 2024
Flexible packaging producer Eco Flexibles has increased its capabilities with the installation of a second Karlville Swiss KS-SUP-400-D pouch machine following the success of its…
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…
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.
Friedheim and Heripack sign exclusive distribution deal
6 December 2024
Friedheim International, supplier of finishing, packaging, and converting solutions, has partnered with German manufacturer Heripack, an automation and packaging specialist
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…
Inspection – a necessity, not an option
29 November 2024
Inspection systems are being used increasingly proactively today to improve print quality and efficiency, writes Sean Smyth.
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.
Esko research highlights industry concerns for 2025
25 November 2024
Esko has highlighted the key issues to come for the packaging industry next year in its new ebook ‘Packaging Trends 2025’, identifying these as sustainability,…
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.
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…
Screen Europe marks its half-century with a look to the future
30 October 2024
Inkjet press manufacturer notes 'significant' opportunities in VDP to meet needs in areas such as customised packaging and targeted marketing.
Mondi to expand corrugated footprint with acquisition
15 October 2024
Packaging and paper producer Mondi is to acquire the German, Benelux and UK corrugated converting and solid board operations of Schumacher Packaging for a value…