Samples produced using Esko’s Full HD Flexo technology.

Flexible contender comes of age

Flexography has come a long way in recent years. Packaging Scotland spoke to Jef Stoffels of print expert Esko to get a sense of...

Mercian Labels and AC Labels announce merger

MERCIAN Labels has announced that it will be merging its wholly owned subsidiary AC Labels Ltd into its main business. Since its purchase by Mercian Labels...

Contact targets flexibles and labels markets with Esko investment

FLEXOGRAPHIC plates manufacturer Contact Originators has invested in a third Esko CDI Crystal XPS imager and exposure solution. The firm explained the move is designed...
Essentra Packaging

Image quality and durable finish are unlikely stablemates

AN innovative label solution from Essentra Packaging has been selected for the launch of a new range of equine health products. Made in...

Encore film range launched

INNOVIA Films has launched a new range of recyclable BOPP films called Encore, made from non-food based raw materials. Innovia said the Encore packaging and...
Tesco took the views of its customers into account when deciding to alter its food labels.

New Tesco labels given green light

Food labels to combine traffic light system with supermarket’s existing daily guidance design. A LEADING health charity has praised supermarket giant Tesco following the retailer’s...
Bakers Foundation logo

Label manufacturer donates over £175,000 to charity in 2025

BAKER Labels has announced that its charitable arm, the Bakers Foundation, has donated more than £175,000 in 2025, bringing total giving since its creation...

Dalkeith business invests in flexographic label press

DALKEITH-based NSD Labels has invested in an FL3 eight-colour flexographic label press from Edale. The press has been configured to specific NSDs requirements and comes...

Weymans earns Xeikon marketing promotion

Filip Weymans has been promoted to the role of vice president marketing at Xeikon. Previously director segment marketing labels & packaging, Weymans has been with...

ABG launches new Vectra AutoSet turret rewinder

ABG has launched the new Vectra AutoSet, the latest addition to Vectra family of turret rewinders that includes the ECTR and HDTR models. The launch...