Packaging Innovations & Empack’s ‘visionary’ speaker line-up revealed
9 January 2025
Packaging Innovations & Empack, which takes place on 12 and 13 February at the NEC in Birmingham, has revealed its speaker line-up, describing it as…
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Packaging EPR recycling standards welcomed by UK sector
6 January 2025
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has introduced a recyclability assessment methodology (RAM) for liable producers who supply household packaging, effective…
Finding flexo’s future talent
24 December 2024
The Flexographic Industry Association UK (FIA) created the Shadow Board in February 2023, giving it a mission to bring more young voices to the flexo…
Recoup survey outlines ‘monumental’ plastic recycling challenge
17 December 2024
Plastic resource efficiency and recycling charity Recoup has launched its annual UK Household Plastic Packaging Collection Survey, which has outlined the ‘monumental’ scale of the…
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…
Carton Pack strengthens in flexible packaging with Clifton acquisition
26 November 2024
Carton Pack has acquired Clifton Packaging, strengthening Carton Pack’s footprint in flexible packaging, expanding into the snacks and protein end-markets whilst also increasing its presence…
Paragon benefits from switch to Fujifilm LED UV curing
16 October 2024
Since installing Fujifilm's LuXtreme LED UV curing system and switching to CuremaX LED UV inks in July this year, Paragon ID UK says it has…
Hibiscus upgrades flexo process with plate mounter
14 October 2024
UK labelling solutions specialist Hibiscus has installed a new MA Print Products (MAPP) VPM200 HD plate mounter, which the company says will enable the preparation…
Esko Packaging and Label Forum returns for ‘drupa edition’
14 October 2024
Prepress equipment and software provider Esko will host its Packaging and Label Forum, a two-day event returning to the UK, on the 6-7 November 2024…
Grafotronic targets UK growth following Reflex finishing investment
2 October 2024
Finishing equipment manufacturer Grafotronic will install a range of machines across Reflex Group's global footprint of print facilities.
ABG opens new UK manufacturing facility
30 September 2024
A B Graphic International (ABG) has opened its new manufacturing facility in Kelleythorpe, UK, representing what it says is ‘a fresh chapter in dedication to…
Anilox Laser Technology welcomes Paul Morell to its team
30 September 2024
Paul Morrell has been appointed by Anilox Laser Technology (ALT) as its new business development manager.
Green power deals advance Coveris’s sustainability efforts
22 August 2024
Separate energy purchase agreements have been made for the packaging giant's Europe and UK sites, ensuring more of its power demands are met from sustainable…
Midland Regional Printers grows label business with Mark Andy
22 August 2024
Midland Regional Printers (MRP) is attributing the growth of its label business and broadened product portfolio to its Mark Andy Digital Pro 3 toner-based press.
2M Group launches sustainable packaging business
16 July 2024
International chemical business, 2M Group of Companies, has launched a new packaging focused business unit, Sustainable Packaging Technologies, to promote its growing portfolio of biomaterial…