UPM Raflatac unveils Carbon Action label stock portfolio
3 May 2024
UPM Raflatac has launched its Carbon Action Plastic Labels portfolio, with the first products to be made available immediately in EMEIA and the Americas. The…
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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…
ABG launches Vectra AutoSet turret rewinder
30 April 2024
A B Graphics (ABG) has launched Vectra AutoSet, the latest addition to its Vectra family of turret rewinders that includes the Vectra ECTR and HDTR…
Smithers report predicts reuse and refill market growth
23 April 2024
Data in the latest Smithers report, ‘The Future of Reusable and Refillable Packaging to 2029’, shows that in 2024 the global value of the re-use…
Siegwerk partners with Borouge on mono-material development
18 April 2024
Ink and coatings manufacturer Siegwerk is partnering with petrochemicals company Borouge in developing 100% recyclable mono-material packaging products that are designed for the circular economy.
DS Smith agrees ‘Combination’ deal with International Paper
17 April 2024
The almost $10 billion deal - which is subject to shareholder approval - would create a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, focused on North…
Walkers reduces virgin plastic waste with new paper Snack A Jacks packs
15 April 2024
Walkers has today announced the rollout of new, paper outer bags for all Snack A Jacks multipacks, which parent company PepsiCo says will reduce the…
Zeus acquires integrated corrugated manufacturer Weedon
15 April 2024
Zeus, the independently owned global packaging group, has announced its acquisition of The Weedon Group, an independent integrated corrugated manufacturer. This acquisition underscores Zeus Group’s increased…
Speaker line up unveiled for 2024 Global Connected Packaging Summit
8 April 2024
Expert speakers from a range of sectors will deliver insights around technology, innovation, packaging, branding and sustainability at the fourth annual Global Connected Packaging Summit,…
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…
UPM Specialty Paper creates paper packaging for Finnish bakery
20 March 2024
UPM Specialty Papers has developed paper packaging for Fazer's Oat Rice Pies, based on its UPM Confidio barrier paper, which is heat-sealable, explained to not…
Avery Dennison introduces new recycled wine and spirits label product
8 March 2024
Avery Dennison has introduced 30% post-consumer waste (PCW) versions of three facestocks, and a new program designed to help northern California winemakers and label converters…
Plate training set to take place at Gallus Experience Center
8 March 2024
Flexo plate supplier Asahi Photoproducts is set to start a training course, combining prepress workflow, platemaking and flexo printing, which will be held at the…