Coveris acquires first label business outside UK
14 January 2025
Czech Republic manufacturer of self-adhesive labels S&K Label has been acquired by Coveris Group, becoming Coveris Brno. The acquisition marks Coveris’ third acquisition in Central…
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Esko to sell AVT print inspection business to Porat Itay
2 January 2025
Esko is set to sell its print inspection business Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) to Israeli private company Porat Itay Holdings, with an anticipated closing of…
Smithers forecasts packaging print market growth
7 October 2024
Smithers has forecasted that by 2029 the global value of the print packaging market will grow to $604 billion (£460.9 billion) – a 3.6% compound…
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…
Reflex Etikett targets continued growth with Mark Andy solution
1 August 2024
Reflex Etikett, the Norwegian arm of the Reflex Group, has spoken positively about the impact of Mark Andy equipment.
IM Group makes second North American expansion
29 July 2024
IM Group (formerly Inkmaker Group) has expanded its operations in North America, moving from Jensen Beach in Martin County, Florida, to larger premises within the…
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.
Drupa retains feel-good factor despite reduced visitor numbers
19 June 2024
Around 170,000 visitors attended the recent drupa 2024 exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany, as the global event for the print industry returned after an eight-year absence…
MPS to hold label Masterclass in June
26 April 2024
Flexo press manufacturer MPS Systems is running a ‘Masterclass’ event in June, which it says is tailored specifically for label converters in the UK.
New leadership drives expansion for international trade body
4 March 2024
The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), which represents the global hologram industry, has announced a new chair and board members as it expands its operations.