Inks for food packaging: navigating a complex field
7 November 2024
The right inks with the right substrates and with adherence to high operational and printing standards – there is much to consider when working in…
flexible packaging
Bobst to host CI flexo webinar for flexible packaging industry
25 October 2024
Bobst is set to host a CI flexo themed webinar on 21 November 2024 at 12:00PM CET (11:00 AM GMT).
New competence centre marks major Bobst investment in narrow-mid web
15 October 2024
More than 200 customers attend a three-day open house event at the new Labels & Flexible Packaging Competence Center in Florence, Italy.
Sandon and XSYS partner on white ink opacity
2 October 2024
The partnership is intended to help flexo printers producing flexible packaging to achieve higher opacity whites, at no additional cost.
MPS looks to flexible packaging with new EF Packaging press
9 September 2024
The press has a 26-inch web width, making it more suitable for a range of packaging applications, as well as high levels of automation and…
Flexible packaging manufacturers optimistic for future
16 July 2024
Industry association Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) says its members have ‘cautious optimism’ about the future, forecasting moderate growth for 2024.
Coveris releases recyclable paper-based packaging range
24 June 2024
Coveris has released its latest innovation, MonoFlex Fibre, offering a paper-based range of flexible packaging that delivers high shelf-impact and recyclability within existing paper streams.
Contact upgrades Esko platemaking with UK-first optics
7 June 2024
Contact Originators is to upgrade its trio of Esko CDI plate imagers with ‘cutting-edge’ optics, providing it with enhanced output, efficiency and quality.
Nilpeter press expands Prime Packaging’s market reach
8 May 2024
US-based packaging printer Prime Packaging has had a new Nilpeter FA-26 10-colour flexo press operational since December 2023, helping it to enhance its production capabilities,…
First ‘European FlexPack Summit’ to take place in early 2025
2 May 2024
Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE), the association of flexible packaging manufacturers, is organising a new industry event, the ‘European FlexPack Summit’, targeting converters and users of…
Contact first to install three Esko Crystal lines in Europe
2 May 2024
UK, flexo prepress company Contact Originators (Contact) has expanded its offering into the flexible packaging and label markets following the installation of a third automated…
Coveris acquires Poland-based manufacturer Hadepol
12 April 2024
Polish flexible paper and film packaging manufacturer, Hadepol Flexo, has been acquired by Coveris, the company’s fourth acquisition in Central & Eastern Europe following the…
Bobst unveils innovations on the road to drupa 2024
26 March 2024
Bobst will introduce a series of new product developments at drupa 2024, incorporating systems for flexible packaging, labels, folding carton and corrugated.
Parkside and Hoogly create compostable teabag envelope
22 March 2024
Flexible packaging specialist Parkside has partnered with artisanal tea brand Hoogly developing a compostable envelope for a new range of individually wrapped teabags for the…
Mondi makes move on DS Smith
8 March 2024
The respective boards of Mondi and DS Smith have reached an agreement in principle on the key financial terms of a possible all-share offer by…