Holographic and luxury trends driving label and packaging innovation

David Peters, API’s creative development manager, tells Packaging Scotland how the latest holographic and luxury developments are driving innovation and helping brands to truly...

Baking up a success with new coder

A compact coder has reportedly made a huge difference to the packaging operation of a north London baker. The Celtic Bakers produce freshly made breads,...

Marked-Image announces strategy to reduce manufacturer downtime

Coding and marking specialist Markem-Imaje has adopted a new strategy that it claims is “helping food and beverage manufacturers to reduce downtime by up...

Ross earns top apprentice prize

ROSS Veitch from Irvine-based CV Labels recently scooped a top apprentice award at a prestigious ceremony in Glasgow. The Graphic Enterprise Scotland Apprentice Awards were...

EFIA Golf Day goes with a swing

A number of firms across the flexo industry took part in the successful 2016 EFIA Golf Day. Over 30 golfers braved the early morning rain...

New solutions in counterfeit battle

DENNY Bros says it is helping pharmaceutical firms tackle the scourge of counterfeit drugs. The producer of multi-page pharmaceutical labels has developed a security 2D...

Cracking the codes in flexible packaging

By Neil Cook (product marketing manager – TTO, Domino Printing Sciences) and David Croft (product marketing manager – DOD Ink Jet, Domino Printing Sciences) A...
David Peters

“In many cases, the packaging is the brand”

Q) What’s the history of API? A) API has a long history in manufacturing and distributing foils, films and laminates to enhance the visual appeal...
Billy Armitage

Strength in numbers helps Lothian Labels press on with growth

SELF-ADHESIVE labels manufacturer, Lothian Labels and Packaging, located in Broxburn, is part of Scotland’s largest independent packaging group, the UPAC Group. The family-owned Group is...

Why laser is making its mark

Laser technology is losing its ‘expensive’ reputation and its versatility is making it an ideal solution for many coding applications, says Matt Eastham, laser...