Absolving the seven sins of bar coding

There can be nothing more exasperating than a simple barcode which defies being read consistently. The consequences to the smooth running of a packaging...

Think labels… Think digital

As developments in digital printing technology continue to enhance its advantages over conventional printing processes, now may be the time to think differently about...
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The benefits of continuous ink jet printers

Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) Printers are one of the oldest and most mature printing technologies still in use today, and it is a testament...

The revolution in packaging printing

Packaging design has gone through something of a revolution in recent years. As coding and marking technology has developed, the information that manufacturers are...
Jules Lejeune of the European Self-adhesive Labelling Association (FINAT) discusses the routes to successful growth and profitability for suppliers operating in this rapidly changing sector of the packaging industry

Labelling: the future – Jules Lejeune discusses growth

Jules Lejeune of the European Self-adhesive Labelling Association (FINAT) discusses the routes to successful growth and profitability for suppliers operating in this rapidly changing...
Martin Bailey of Markem-Imaje: “Traceability is only going to become more important for the food and beverage industry.”

Speed isn’t everything – Martin Bailey speaks to Packaging Scotland

In the pressurised world of consumer goods production, and the associated packaging line management, the ability to code at high speed certainly helps. But...
A recently-launched website for Peebles-based Evolution Bottling and Packaging Solutions includes a wide range of labelling equipment.

Equipment offering has all packaging bases covered

A recently-launched website for Peebles-based Evolution Bottling and Packaging Solutions includes a wide range of labelling equipment. The company is a UK and Ireland...
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Code of practice to improve recyclate quality

New plans to improve the quality of paper, card, metals, plastic and glass recycling were announced in early February by Resources Management minister Lord...
Linx Printing Technologies

£6m HQ could be the missing Linx

Production will move to a new facility if the multi-million pound plan wins approval. INDUSTRIAL printer manufacturer Linx Printing Technologies is planning a £6m investment...
Bimeda UK

Code of success is no secret

A slick production line is essential to the full spectrum of packaging manufacturers. THAT was brought home to Bimeda UK when the pharmaceutical and food...