New facility tipped to aid research into potential of inkjet technologies

INKJET specialist Xaar's new technology centre in Sweden has been officially opened by CEO John Mills. A ceremony, attended by COO Graham Tweedale and members of...

DS Smith and E.ON unveil combined heat and power plant

DS Smith and E.ON have unveiled a new combined heat and power plant (CHP) at the packaging firm's mill in Kent. Work on the plant...

New solution helps MAP out a sustainable future for sliced products

ULMA Packaging UK has developed what it describes as a more sustainable Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) solution for low-height sliced products such as meat...

BCMPA hails success of inaugural London Packaging Week

THE BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment and Logistics - has hailed the success of the inaugural London Packaging Week show...

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 inflatable air pillows boost e-commerce sustainability goals

SEE, formerly known as Sealed Air, has launched a new range of BubbleWrap brand inflatable air pillows described as containing a minimum of 95%...

Long-serving employee joins Denny Bros board

LONG-serving staff member Ashley Simpson is joining the board of directors at Denny Bros. He first joined the firm 15 years ago on work placement...

E-commerce boom results in ‘substantial and sustained’ hike in demand for cardboard packaging

AN automated packaging systems specialist has warned that a 'growing' number of online retailers are struggling to fulfil orders due to a shortage of cardboard...

Pallet firm announces promotion of long serving sales rep

INDEPENDENT plastic pallet supplier Goplasticpallets.com has promoted one of its longest serving sales representatives to the role of sales manager. Dan Starnes joined the firm...

Antalis appoints packaging technologist to drive CAD offering

ANTALIS Packaging has appointed Todd Smith to the newly created role of senior packaging technologist. The firm said he would bring "invaluable experience" of modern...