British Coatings Federation announces new president
20 October 2020
David Beckford of Pronto Industrial Paints has handed over the presidency of the British Coatings Federation to Guy Williams, chief executive of U-POL
Consumables
Siegwerk joins HolyGrail 2.0
15 October 2020
The HolyGrail 2.0 initiative for packaging in the European Union has been joined by Siegwerk
Online Discovery Day launched by Packaging Innovations
12 October 2020
Packaging Innovations has launched its first virtual event in the form of the Online Discovery Day
Covid operational timeframe is ‘unclear’
22 September 2020
SMEs have had to put in place special operational arrangements to allow them to keep trading.
Anti-microbial film launched by Cosmo
21 September 2020
Cosmo Films has developed a novel BOPP based clear thermal lamination anti-microbial film
EFIA awards streamed online for the first time
18 September 2020
Label and packaging providers in the flexographic industry were recognised at the 2020 European Flexographic Industry Association (EFIA) Print Awards
Carbon neutral BOPP launched
18 September 2020
Innovia Films are launching a ISCC certified carbon neutral BOPP label film
AI improves consistency at Metsä Board
17 September 2020
Metsä Board is using artificial intelligence at its Kemi mill to improve the runnability of its white kraftliner
Dow launches INVISU range
17 September 2020
To address industry demands for strong e-commerce label adhesion and clear-on-clear labels, Dow has launched the INVISU portfolio of acrylic adhesives.
Huge growth in white and private label goods
16 September 2020
White label and private label goods are experiencing huge growth according to the BCMPA
Ink runs through the veins at Aztec Label
14 September 2020
Aztec Label owner’s son has gained a professional qualification under the BPIF Apprenticeship scheme.
Recyclable solvent-based ink launched
8 September 2020
Werner & Mertz has developed a recyclable printing ink system for flexo NC 270
BPF responds to BBC’s War On Plastic
4 September 2020
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has defended the use of plastic after BBC's the portrayal of the material
Collaboration creates reclosable and recyclable pack
3 September 2020
Parkside has collaborated with Addo Food Group, to produce sustainable and reclosable packs for Tesco