Buehler, an ITW Company and a premier manufacturer of industrial and scientific equipment and supplies for materials analysis is celebrating 20 years of successful ISO certification with DQS Inc., a... Read more
BREAKING NEWS
- Buehler Celebrates 20 Consecutive Years of ISO Certification with DQS Inc.
- Metallographers at BMW Rely on EcoMet 30 Polishers by Buehler in Sample Preparation of Metals
- Buehler Obtains ISO Certification for Vickers and Knoop Reference Blocks
- Green packaging: A priority for consumers?
- Green packaging: A priority for consumers?
- A global definition of plastics recyclability
- A global definition of plastics recyclability announced
- A global definition of plastics recyclability announced
- The Clock is Ticking: How to Speed up Efforts to Meet Traceability Deadlines
- ProGMA video highlights safety solutions
Latest news
- Metallographers at BMW Rely on EcoMet 30 Polishers by Buehler in Sample Preparation of Metals
- Buehler Obtains ISO Certification for Vickers and Knoop Reference Blocks
- Green packaging: A priority for consumers?
- A global definition of plastics recyclability
- A global definition of plastics recyclability announced
- A global definition of plastics recyclability announced
Food Industry
Kingsmoor and Blue Skies enjoy food-to-go partnership
Kingsmoor Packaging is continuing to provide new packs for fresh fruit producer Blue Skies. This story continues at Kingsmoor and Blue Skies enjoy foo... Read more
Supermarkets failing to reduce prices for loose, plastic-free products
Consumers are often being penalised for using less plastic at supermarkets, according to a new study. This story continues at Supermarkets failing to... Read more
Packaging Automation develops plastic-alternative, heat-sealable tray
Packaging Automation and Evesham Specialist Packaging (ESP) have developed a heat sealable pulp board, plastic alternative tray. This story continues... Read more
New packs allow bacon to be crisped in the microwave
Crispy Bacon Packs from Sirane’s innovative food packaging team allow bacon to be sold and cooked in a microwaveable pack in which it will crisp up. T... Read more
Bosch to sell its €1.3bn packaging business
Bosch has announced it is to sell its packaging machinery business (PA) as it focuses on its resources on core business. This story continues at Bosch... Read more
Packaging
Tesco sets out closed loop aspirations
Talking to suppliers at an Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) event, a Tesco representative spoke about the retailer’s plans for a closed loop sy... Read more
Package Printing 2017-12-11 14:53:21
While digital printing is creating quite a buzz throughout the packaging industry with its customizability, short-run prowess and lack of plates, it i... Read more
Bertelsmann’s 44-Sided Polygon Highlights Structural Design Services
In this video, we highlight a marketing piece from New York City-based Bertelsmann Printing Group. The 44-sided polygon (technically a tetracontakaite... Read more
How to Find, Train and Retain High Value Employees
This white paper will take a look at the hiring challenge that today’s industry faces, as well as the changing attitudes about work and compensa... Read more
Converters Share Their Digital Experiences At the Digital Packaging Summit
At the recent Digital Packaging Summit, representatives of three prominent converters spoke candidly about their experiences with digital printing tec... Read more
Converting
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
Sharpen Your Skills at ICE USA 2015
ICE USA 2015 is shaping up to be an excellent event at several levels. You’ll be able to see the latest technologies from many of the world... Read more
Manufacturing
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
Basic Causes for web Coating Defects
Since the web coating process can generate a wide variety of defects, which will adversely affect product quality and profitability, it is essential t... Read more
High performance X6 Slitting Machine installed at Lean Flexibles
Lean Flexibles are a fast growing supplier and contract slitter of flexible packaging materials based at Hinckley, UK. Lean offer short lead time supp... Read more
Menges Roller installs new kit to meet packaging demand
Menges Roller has purchased a machine that will extend its roller manufacturing capacity in order to meet growing demand Read more
ITW Muller Pallet Wrapper Now in New Size
With a new 40-in. carriage, the GW-4100 robotic pallet wrapper offers more speed, throughput, and battery life Read more
Plastics
Emma Bridgewater designs reusable bag made from recycled plastic
Reusable bag manufacturer Jutexpo, Waitrose and designer Emma Bridgewater have created a reusable bag made entirely of recycled plastic bottles. This... Read more
Tesco sets out closed loop aspirations
Talking to suppliers at an Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) event, a Tesco representative spoke about the retailer’s plans for a closed loop sy... Read more
Stora Enso launches ‘renewable replacement for plastics’
Stora Enso is launching its wood-based biocomposites, DuraSense by Stora Enso. This story continues at Stora Enso launches ‘renewable replacement for... Read more
Kp FCP has 100,000 rPET milestone in sight
Klöckner Pentaplast Food & Consumer Products (kp FCP) division said it has a 100,000-tonnes rPET milestone in sight this year. This story continu... Read more
Sainsbury’s introduces touch-free meat packs
Sainsbury's has announced its introduction of touch-free packaging, apparently for “squeamish millennials” who are afraid to touch raw meat. This stor... Read more
Paper
Smurfit Kappa sustainability drive recognised by Euronext Vigeo Eiris
Smurfit Kappa has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability by the Euronext Vigeo Eiris index. This story continues at Smurfit Kappa sustai... Read more
Starbucks to charge 5p ‘Latte Levy’ across all stores in Britain
Starbucks is to test a 5p paper cup charge across all 950 stores in Britain, following a similar trial in London. This story continues at Starbucks to... Read more
Mondi expands Simet plant to grow in Polish corrugated market
Mondi has opened its expanded heavy-duty corrugated plant in Simet, Poland. This story continues at Mondi expands Simet plant to grow in Polish corrug... Read more
Morrisons switches from plastic to paper bags for fruit & veg
Morrisons has introduced traditional brown paper bags for loose fruit and veg in its green grocery areas. This story continues at Morrisons switches f... Read more
Saica launches 100% recycled white paper range
Saica has started the production of Infinite; a new collection of high quality white papers which are 100% recycled. This story continues at Saica lau... Read more
Gelato Launches in 30 New Countries
Gelato, the world’s most cost-efficient and environmentally-friendly print solution serving leading multinational enterprises around the world,... Read more
GPO Names Inspector General
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Acting Deputy Director Herbert H. Jackson, Jr. appoints Melinda Miguel as t... Read more
Fortis Solutions Group Acquires Lewis Label Products Corporation
Virginia Beach, Va. – Fortis Solutions Group, a portfolio company of Main Post Partners, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lewis La... Read more
Microsoft to Host Idealliance BrandQ® Certification & Training at its Global Headquarters in Redmond, Wash.
Registration is now open for this exclusive premier training event for the packaging supply chain on September 18-19, 2018. Alexandria, Va. –... Read more
Konica Minolta Partners with Printing Industry Midwest and Printing Industries of America
Minneapolis, Minn. – Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) is pleased to announce that Konica Minolta Business Solutions (KMBS) has become a... 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