Stehlin Hostag becomes hubergroup UK
27 January 2015
As ink manufacturer hubergroup celebrates its 250th anniversary, it is also rebranding to offer a unified image. Although the group has grown in recent years,…
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Live demonstrations planned for Bobst open house
20 January 2015
The Bobst F&K 20SIX CS model Bobst Bielefeld will hold an open house on 25 and 26 February at its Competence Center in Bielefeld, Germany,…
A happy marriage: breaking the boundaries of cold foil
16 January 2015
The team trying to break the boundaries (L-R): Richard Fowler, API Foils, David Carruthers, Innovia Films, Sonja Arcos, Cheshire Anilox Technology, Lauren Shimmin, Innovia Films,…
Ultrachem becomes Actega partner
12 January 2015
Supplier of coatings and pressroom consumables, Ultrachem has completed a successful trial period with Actega and will now officially partner the manufacturer of water-based flexo…
Tresu develops solution for printing on detergent pouches
8 January 2015
A customised flexo printing solution for integration into a water-soluble detergent pouch filling and converting line has been developed by Tresu Group. Developed in collaboration…
Multi Labels bought out by MCC/Collotype
7 January 2015
Multi Labels won Best in Show at FINAT’s 34th label awards, held in Monaco last year, with this label design Daventry-based Multi Labels has joined global company…
Christmas display earns DS Smith a POPAI award
6 January 2015
DS Smith has been awarded bronze at the 2014 POPAI awards for bringing Christmas to life in supermarkets across the UK with its Santa’s grotto…
New EFIA chairman appointed
5 January 2015
New EFIA chairman Andy Young Following a vote at a board meeting in December last year, the European Flexographic Industry Association (EFIA) appointed Andy…
Dubai office opened by Reproflex3
19 December 2014
Andrew Hewitson, delivered a talk at the MEA Packaging Forum 2014 Reproflex3 announced the opening of a new facility at a packaging forum in Dubai,…
Merger gives birth to Dolci Bielloni
4 December 2014
Dolci Extrusion Srl and Bielloni Converting SpA have announced that the two companies will merge to form a new organisation under the name of Dolci…
New design for Rotoflex’s DSI die cutting platform
2 December 2014
Rotoflex has redesigned its DSI die cutting platform to have a smaller footprint responding to converter demand for more streamlined finishing workflows and increased productivity.…
RotoMetrics acquired by Sentinel Capital Partners
19 November 2014
Sentinel Capital Partners, a private equity firm has acquired RotoMetrics, a provider of precision rotary tooling and accessories. ‘We are extremely excited to partner with…
Growth for Reproflex3 leads to team expansion
17 November 2014
Reproflex3 is set to welcome John Guthrie to its team in a significant move that marks the next stage of growth for the firm. Mr…
Jeroen van der Meer becomes Comexi Group managing director
14 November 2014
Comexi Group has appointed Jeroen van der Meer as its new managing director, bringing over 15 years of experience in flexible packaging and machine engineering.…
Clondalkin’s Specialist Packaging Division acquired by Essentra
14 November 2014
Essentra plc has entered into an agreement to acquire Clondalkin’s Specialist Packaging Division (SPD) for a cash consideration of approximately $455 million. With 24 strategically…