Kodak emerges from Chapter 11
4 September 2013
Announced on 3 September by chairman and chief executive officer, Antonio M Perez, Kodak has emerged from Chapter 11 as a reorganised company, following completion…
packaging
The third way: Soma Engineering focuses on innovation at affordable prices
22 August 2013
The Soma Globe technology centre With the opening of its new technology and innovation centre, the Czech manufacturer is making a bid for a larger part…
Trending on pack
22 August 2013
Redefining the zero moment of truth online In the new retail environment, it is no longer enough for packaging to look good enough to eat, consumers…
New executive vice president of UPM Raflatac
21 August 2013
As of 1 September 2013, Tapio Kolunsarka has been appointed executive vice president of UPM Raflatac and a new member of the UPM group executive…
PrimeBlade release next development of doctor blades
21 August 2013
Made for water based ink users, users of acidic ink types and for corrugated printers PrimeBlade Sweden AB has released the second and third development…
Reflex invests to expand production
19 August 2013
The eight colour MIDI II press Soma Engineering has installed a second flexographic printing press at UK-based Reflex Flexible Packaging to expand the company’s printing…
Flint Group range brought in for quality production
19 August 2013
Digital Flex customers inform themselves on the advantages of the nyloflex NExT exposure technology Digital Flex has purchased new nyloflex ACE Digital printing plates amongst other…
Innovia Films’ NatureFlex is chosen for organic product
8 August 2013
Individual tea sachets from Les Jardins de Gaïa wrapped in compostable NatureFlex NVR from Innovia Films Les Jardins de Gaïa has chosen to to pack…
Edas Pak: a Russian packaging printer in transition
8 August 2013
Edas Pack is a major supplier of wraparound labels For retailers selling in the Russian market, the print quality of their labels must be top…
UV LED lights the way to the future
7 August 2013
The IST Metz UV Days are held every two years at the company headquaters in Nurtingen, in southern Germany. In the sweltering Swabian summer, IST…
Clondalkin Group invest €1 million+ in technology
2 August 2013
This Gallus press forms part of the investment that Clondalkin has made in technology The installation of a Gallus ECS 340 press to enhance…
Printpack and KP Snacks form partnership
23 July 2013
Producing the new packaging for the re-branded Phileas Fogg range of flavoured and textured crisps, Printpack is now the packaging partner for KP Snacks Ltd. …
The wider way
23 July 2013
DS Smith Belper has installed a bespoke Uteco Diamond press for pre-print liner Traditional wide web presses today incorporate a large amount of sophisticated…
Procter & Gamble gives supplier the edge
18 July 2013
Packaging created by Leading Edge Leading Edge has launched a range of packaging solutions for Gillette’s Proglide and Venus razors after being given Tier One…
Supply chain developments
9 July 2013
A typical late stage customisation product The retail packaging supply chain has developed with rapid turnaround and low cost as the main drivers. Flexo…