Finnish strike causes concern for European printers
13 March 2024
Major printers have expressed concern about industrial action by logistics and transport workers affecting UPM, Stora Enso and Mëtsa Group in Finland, which could disrupt…
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Innovia promotes McEwen to lead European packaging offering
11 March 2024
Innovia Films, a material science company that manufactures film materials for labels and packaging, has promoted Alasdair McEwen to the role of business unit director…
Packaging Innovations claims record number of suppliers
4 March 2024
Packaging Innovations and Empack 2024 claims to have hosted a record 454 suppliers split across its three February events: Packaging Innovations, Empack, and Contract Pack…
BoxWay appoints new group managing director
1 February 2024
Corrugated cardboard packaging business BoxWay Packaging Group has announced the appointment of Bryan Crennell to its newly created position of group managing director.
Major purchase deal for Constantia completes
23 January 2024
One Rock Capital Partners completes purchase of flexible packaging group Constantia Flexibles, first announced in July 2023,
GT eyes evolving applications with Mark Andy presses
18 January 2024
Dutch firm GT Etiketten & Labels has invested in two new Evolution Series E5 presses, and is forecasting a swing to more PP and PE…
Packaging Innovations show announces full speaker program
8 January 2024
More than 30 sessions of educational content are scheduled for two-day Birmingham trade fair, featuring major brands and packaging supply chain participants.
Strong customer focus to 2024 FTA Kansas City events
15 December 2023
The four-day Forum and Infoflex event will feature numerous ‘Consumer Product Companies’ or brand owners, delivering insights on packaging-related challenges.
Flexo papers for home composting unveiled
12 December 2023
Products including barrier, coated one side and speciality kraft papers from UPM Specialty Papers are now certified to recognised home composting standards.
Registration opens for Packaging Innovations & Empack event
13 November 2023
The event will take place across 21-22 February 2024 at the NEC, Birmingham, and with more than 340 exhibitors will address 'every facet of the…
Growth in packaging fuels Heidelberg results
8 November 2023
Latest quarterly and half yearly results show positive impact of new technology launches such as the Boardmaster flexo press and Gallus One digital label press.
Comexi partners for plastics packaging production data tie-up
6 November 2023
Software collaboration with digital solutions company Re: will give plastic processors and packaging producers more digitally connected shopfloors.
Paxxus looks to up speed, quality and flexibility with Bobst press
3 October 2023
A new Master M6 press with inline die-cut lidding has been announced for the healthcare packaging manufacturer's Ireland site.
Smurfit Kappa adds WestRock to create new ‘Go-To’ packaging entity
20 September 2023
Smurfit WestRock will be a 'global leader' in sustainable packaging, with solutions across renewable, recyclable and biodegradable packaging.
David Parker returns to Fujifilm to support Flenex plate business
8 September 2023
Mr Parker moves back to Fujifilm as category manager for analogue packaging for the EMEA region, after a spell with Miraclon.