Walker Logistics Ltd has announced the appointment of Simon Lapham as Head of Operations. In this new role, Lapham will be responsible for overseeing all administrative and operational processes at Walker’s 200,000 sq ft multi user storage facility ... Read more
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- Senior appointment announced by Walker Logistics
- Newly Developed Energy-Efficient Iron-Based Alloys Open Up New Opportunities for Industry
- Exploring the Impact of Particle Size on Bulk Powder Properties
- Understanding the Role of Chemical Reactions in Modifying Unsteady Flows That Occur in Hypersonic Flow
- UK export growth slows amid global trade tensions
- AIMPLAS joins Foam2Foam collaboration group
- Merritts completes Dubai machinery relocation project
- Plastics shine as winners are announced for the 2019 Queen’s Awards
- PolyOne announces job losses after weak first quarter
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Latest news
- Newly Developed Energy-Efficient Iron-Based Alloys Open Up New Opportunities for Industry
- Exploring the Impact of Particle Size on Bulk Powder Properties
- Understanding the Role of Chemical Reactions in Modifying Unsteady Flows That Occur in Hypersonic Flow
- UK export growth slows amid global trade tensions
- AIMPLAS joins Foam2Foam collaboration group
- Merritts completes Dubai machinery relocation project
- Plastics shine as winners are announced for the 2019 Queen’s Awards
Food Industry
Amcor launches metal-free barrier recyclable packaging
Amcor has launched new recyclable, high-barrier flexible packaging that it says can reduce a pack’s carbon footprint by up to 64%. This story continue... Read more
Elmlea teams up with ‘Taste, Not Waste’ cafe to highlight food waste
UK households are throwing away up to 40% of their food shop including packaging, according to a new poll commissioned by cream brand Elmlea. This sto... Read more
Colpac retains the BRC’s coveted AA status with best results to date
Colpac has retained its AA rating for the BRC Global Standard for Packaging & Packaging materials certification. This story continues at Colpac r... Read more
What is the most sustainable package for baby food?
That’s the question answered by a new case study from the Flexible Packaging Assn. that compares the environmental footprint of flexible pouches versu... Read more
Waitrose & Partners launches ‘greenest egg box’ ahead of Easter
Waitrose & Partners is making its egg boxes even more sustainable with the first egg carton label of its kind. This story continues at Waitrose... Read more
Packaging
PRINTING United Establishes Scholarship at Clemson University
SGIA and NAPCO Media have founded the PRINTING United Annual Scholarship in Graphic Communications at Clemson University, a $4,000 per year, need-base... Read more
Introducing POW!, A New Video Series Highlighting Outstanding Packaging
Welcome to POW!, a new video series from packagePRINTING, which will highlight outstanding examples of labels and packaging. POW!, which stands for "P... Read more
Globus Printing Expects Folding Carton Growth with New Rapida 105
The full-service printer, which specializes in commercial catalogs, annuals, workbooks and folding cartons, will install a six-color, 41˝ Rapida 105 U... Read more
Label Error-Proofing
Label Error-Proofing – Preventing Costly Errors History: In the past, operators would pack and ship parts based on visual characteristics... Read more
Heidelberg to Expand Digital Postpress Operations with Takeover of MBO Group
Heidelberg has announced it is taking over the MBO Group, seeking further expansion into postpress operations for digitally printed products. The take... Read more
Converting
CTC International Acquired by Quantum Design
Quantum Design Inc. has acquired CTC International. CTC will join KTI, a fellow converting equipment manufacturer, in the Quantum Design family of pro... Read more
Mark Andy Announces Acquisition of Brandtjen & Kluge
Mark Andy has acquired Brandtjen & Kluge, a manufacturer of reliable, high-quality print finishing equipment for foil stamping, diecutting, foldi... Read more
Converting and Industrial Printing Collide at ICE USA in Orlando
Having now completed four editions in the United States, ICE USA has established itself as a premier industry event for the converting industry. But w... Read more
Maxcess to Debut Fife D-MAX Enhanced Triple Drive Web Guide Controller at ICE USA
Maxcess will introduce the Fife D-MAX Enhanced Triple Drive Web Guide Controller at ICE USA. It is the first controller to control up to three guides... Read more
Bobst to Highlight Printing and Converting Innovation at Interpack
The innovations BOBST will be highlighting at Interpack 2017 include web-fed and sheet-fed printing, converting, substrate production, quality assuran... Read more
Nilpeter Announces Updates to PANORAMA Digital Printing Line
Major enhancements have been announced for Nilpeter's PANORAMA digital printing product line. Enhancements include a redesign of its converting and fl... Read more
Converting Takes Center Stage at ICE USA
With its fourth U.S. edition scheduled for April 25-27 in Orlando, Fla., ICE USA, the International Converting Exhibition, will bring the converting c... Read more
Troubleshooting Part 2: Coating/Laminating
By Tom Kerchiss, RK Print Coat Instruments Ltd Co-operation and shared goal setting has become increasingly prevalent in label and package printing an... Read more
Flint Group sponsors UK Packaging Awards
Flint Group is sponsoring the UK Packaging Awards for the third time. Waqas Qureshi Read more
Standardisation of Ink Transfer for Converting Corrugated Paper Board
by David Parr, Pamarco Global Graphics, Europe The recent release by FEFCO of a new Standard for Converting equipment further emphasises the co... Read more
Manufacturing
Whitlam Group receives Platinum Supplier Status from General Motors
Whitlam Group, an industry leader in innovative labeling & packaging solutions, has achieved “Platinum Supplier” status from General M... Read more
Whitlam Group receives Platinum Supplier Status from General Motors
Whitlam Group, an industry leader in innovative labeling & packaging solutions, has achieved “Platinum Supplier” status from General M... Read more
Ashley Redwick – Inspired by Manufacturing Day
Ashley Redwick, inspired by Manufacturing Day, joined Whitlam Group in 2018 and continues to excel. “Manufacturing Day® is a celebratio... Read more
Coveris inspires young people to make it in manufacturing
Coveris is helping to inspire young people consider a career in the UK’s manufacturing industry. This story continues at Coveris inspires young people... Read more
InfinityQS : Management systems could offset sugar tax
As Ireland considers a sugary drinks tax, drinks companies should stem losses with quality management systems, says InfinityQS. Tony Corbin Read more
Hot Melt Adhesive ‘trials coater’ by Universal helps companies reach perfection before production
Universal Converting Equipment have supplied a new CL350 hot melt adhesive coater / laminator to sister company, Universal Adhesive Systems. This inve... Read more
Positive Business and Growth Projected for the Flexible Packaging Industry
Flexible Packaging Magazine has just put to bed its January/February issue, which contains some very positive industry surveys and research. The... Read more
PFFC subscribers respond to CalPoly Research on Innovative Packaging Technologies
In a market research study conducted by California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), PFFC subscribers answered questions related to converting... Read more
Expanding Your Business in Latin America
Is Latin America the market that will boost your sales and profits? Will you find “El Dorado” by bringing your company to Latin Amer... Read more
Stimulating Challenges of Improving Processes
Welcome to everyone who is registered, or is considering registering, for ICE USA 2015. There are tremendous opportunities available at this conferenc... Read more
Plastics
EU PET bottle collection target difficult says Wood MacKenzie
To achieve the EU’s PET bottle collection target, significant infrastructure and waste management investment is required, according to Wood Mackenzie... Read more
Newcastle United eliminates single use plastic from training ground
Newcastle United Football Club has become one of the first Premier League clubs to eliminate single-use plastic water bottles from its training ground... Read more
Tesco trials loose fruit & veg in bid to reduce plastic
Tesco is to trial the removal of plastic wrapping from some fruit and vegetables in an attempt to reduce packaging waste. This story continues at Tesc... Read more
Miguel Campos | Shoppers want convenience, not sustainability
Tesco’s axing of 90 fresh food counters isn’t a demonstration of cutting costs, but adapting to customer needs, says Miguel Campos from food packaging... Read more
Asda removes 6500 tonnes of own brand plastic packaging
Asda has announced it has removed 6500 tonnes of plastic from its own brand packaging since February 2018 in accordance with the promise made by the r... Read more
Paper
PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 15 March 2019
Each week, we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN trading platform the Environment Exchange. This story continues... Read more
April issue of Packaging News printed on 100% recycled LEIPA paper
The April edition of Packaging News has been printed on 100% recycled paper, provided by the LEIPA Group. This story continues at April issue of Packa... Read more
Smurfit Kappa launches premium DigiStar paper for packaging printing
Smurfit Kappa has launched a new range of premium papers, suitable for both digital and flexographic printers. This story continues at Smurfit Kappa l... Read more
The Paper Chase: Printers Struggle to Cope With a Tight Market for Printing Papers
In many cases, paper manufacturers have been closing mills, taking printing paper papermaking machines off-line or rededicating machines to produce mo... Read more
PaperSpecsGallery.com Presents: Griffiths Brothers Gin Label
The award-winning Griffiths Brothers Gin actually tells you when it is cold enough to drink. Thanks to a thermochromic varnish, a section at the back... Read more
Extreme Visual Experience from Agfa’s Wide-Format Printing Solutions on Display at ISA’s Sign Expo 2019
Engines, UV-LED inks, workflow, and media combine to provide the ultimate in printed materials of all kindsLas Vegas, Nev. – While what’s... Read more
FMI Study- Global Clay Coated Paper Market Value Projected to Expand by 2028
Clay Coated Paper Market: An OverviewClay coated paper is a paper coated with fine clay to provide smoothness on the surface of the paper. The coating... Read more
Heavy Duty Bags & Sacks Market is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 4% by the End of 2028
Future Market Insights delivers vital insights on the heavy duty bags & sacks market in its published report, titled “Heavy Duty Bags &... Read more
Name Change for EyeC In-Line Inspection Systems: New Series Name, Same Trusted Expertise
EyeC in-line inspection systems on the market since 2006 A growing portfolio calls for a name change to the in-line inspection systems Print inspectio... Read more
Transfer Paper Market Estimated to Record Highest CAGR by 2028 – FMI Analysis
Transfer paper is generally a thin piece of paper which is coated with pigment and wax. The transfer paper is generally used in order to imprint an im... Read more
Nonwovens
ICE USA Stands Alone as Favorite Trade Show
My favorite trade show of all is just a few weeks away and you should be making plans, registering and getting your travel arrangements to attend ICE... Read more
IMDA Announces New Website
Site is said to offer easy navigation and a functional member directory Read more
Nazdar Ink Is for Wide-Format Digital Printers
The TX650 Series ink is for printing onto paper before being heat transferred onto a wide range of materials Read more
J.W. Winco Expands Line of Anti-Vibration Mounts
The line, which now includes a full range of inch and metric sizes, features mounts said to absorb most accumulated kinetic energy on impact Read more
TLMI Names Four Companies Eugene Singer Winners
The awards recognize excellence in business management as measured by the TLMI Management Ratio Study Read more