Canary Wharf launches the first UK on-site Deposit Return Scheme as part of its ‘Breaking the Plastic Habit’ campaign. Read more
BREAKING NEWS
- Canary Wharf launches UK’s first on-site deposit return scheme
- Boa Spot IDE includes 1D/2D, OCR and verification tools at code reader prices
- Rugged and versatile tablet computer
- Unilever Joins OPRL’s expanding membership
- Combined PLC and motion controller
- Sealed connector system promises reliability
- Maintenance and operations support tool extended
- IO-Link Wireless specification completed
- Secure datacentre solution at the edge
- Organic Solar Cells Exhibit Record Efficiency
Latest news
- Boa Spot IDE includes 1D/2D, OCR and verification tools at code reader prices
- Rugged and versatile tablet computer
- Unilever Joins OPRL’s expanding membership
- Combined PLC and motion controller
- Sealed connector system promises reliability
- Maintenance and operations support tool extended
- IO-Link Wireless specification completed
Food Industry
IPL Plastics launches tamper evident and IML capable food containers
IPL Plastics is launching two new sizes of containers for the food industry that are both tamper evident and IML capable. This story continues at IPL... Read more
Sun-sational sustainable packaging for meal kit
Meal kit company Sun Basket employs the most environmentally friendly packaging available for its kit ingredients, including new insulation made from... 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
Foodex 2018 seminars to cover packaging robotics and food safety
Foodex 2018 is set to welcome a host of industry experts, taking place 16-18 April 2018 at the NEC, Birmingham. This story continues at Foodex 2018 se... Read more
Global brands to discuss trends and packaging at Shanghai show
The Food & Beverage Innovation Forum 2018 (FBIF2018) is set to be attended by numerous FMCG giants, exploring industry trends and packaging innov... Read more
Packaging
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
Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ Packaging Entices Consumers to Buy DVDs Because … Nostalgia
Ever since "Stranger Things" was released on Netflix in 2016, it has accumulated an almost cult-like following. In spite of its release on a streaming... Read more
Converting
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
Reasons why you should go to ICE USA 2015
I’ve long since lost count of how many shows and conferences I’ve been to over the past 20 years, but there has been one constant across t... 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
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
Formats and recycling tackle concerns as UK water drinks approach 4,000 million litres
Sales of plain bottled water in retail packs increased by 8% to over 3,100 million litres in 2017, according to a new report from global food and drin... Read more
Packaging Innovations 2018 | Plastics debate completes great first day
Crowds defied the heavy snow across the UK to attend the first day of Packaging Innovations, Label&Print & Empack 2018 at the NEC Birmingham... Read more
Krehalon and Dunbia develop single-polymer protein pack for Co-op
Food packaging supplier Krehalon and Dunbia have created a single-polymer protein packaging for Co-op to meet the retailer’s ‘80% easy to recycle by 2... Read more
Packaging Innovations 2018 | RPC highlight’s plastics’ essential role
The RPC Group will be highlighting the positive benefits of plastics – in particular the material’s contribution to sustainability – at the Packaging... Read more
Paper
Reports claim Smurfit Kappa under pressure to sell
Corrugated packaging giant Smurfit Kappa is reportedly under pressure from some of its investors to negotiate a possible sale to International Paper.... Read more
London Coffee Festival hosts paper cup recycling panel
Coffee cup recycling is still a challenging issue which requires effort from various actors, according to a panel discussion held yesterday. This stor... Read more
Mondi packaging helps lower Finnish coffee brand’s carbon footprint
Mondi has supplied renewable packaging material for Paulig Coffee packs, helping it lower carbon footprint. This story continues at Mondi packaging he... Read more
Sappi launches second generation of flexible paper-based packaging
Sappi has launched the second generation of its flexible packaging product with improved sealing properties, which is also recyclable. This story cont... Read more
Smurfit Kappa rejects new bid from International Paper
International Paper (IP) has made another attempt to negotiate the acquisition of rival firm Smurfit Kappa, which has again been rejected. This story... Read more
Esko presents “Packaging Connected” at EskoWorld 2018
Annual user conference creates unique platform to connect entire packaging supply chain Ghent (Belgium) – Esko (www.esko.com) announces that Esk... Read more
A Real Leap in Label Printing with OKI Pro Series Printers
New colour label printers from OKI -- to be displayed at Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2018 -- offers true flexibility in label printing and expected to cr... Read more
Manroland Helps Leading Slovakian Packaging Printer Reach New Milestone
Topobal s.r.o. invests in new ROLAND 705 LV EVOLUTION Topobal, one of Slavakia's most successful packaging printers, bought their first ROLAND 706 LV... Read more
First Ever COMPARTING USA — Looks Like a Major Success
New Milford, Conn. – Comparting USA, the first North American version of the popular document and data conference held by the Boblinge... Read more
25th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Award Winners Announced
Topeka, Kan. – The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) has announced the honorees in its 25th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competiti... 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