DS Smith opens new customer innovation hub in Madrid

DS Smith has launched a new customer innovation hub in Madrid in a move designed to further facilitate both virtual and physical collaboration with...

‘Cutting-edge’ machinery to take centre stage at PPMA Show 2024

ORGANISERS of PPMA Show are gearing up for the UK's largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition, which will return to the NEC in Birmingham...

RAJA and Ranpak team up to develop paper-based protective packaging

PACKAGING distributor RAJA and paper-based packaging provider Ranpak have signed a new commercial agreement to grow sales of paper-based cushioning packaging solutions in Europe. The...

Dispelling the myths of digital corrugated printing

In recent years, the corrugated industry has experienced a surge in demand for short and medium runs of high impact packaging, driven by growth...

Combating rising costs in carton applications

By Neil Gruettner, business development manager, vision inspection, Mettler-Toledo Carton applications are the backbone of diverse industries, from the comforting aroma of freshly baked biscuits...

UPM Raflatac launches ‘groundbreaking’ new label material

UPM Raflatac has announced the launch of its New Wave paper label material, which is compatible with recycling. The firm revealed it is the first...

PP-based mono-material gives Mondi another slice of sustainable packaging

MONDI has collaborated with Scan Sverige to create a polypropylene (PP) based mono-material packaging, that is designed for recycling. Scan Sverige has over a century of...

Ishida solution brings ‘speed and accuracy’ to snacks specialist

THE installation of an Integrated Total Packaging Solution (iTPS) from Ishida Europe has reportedly given Maltese manufacturer Sunshine Snacks a boost in the speed...

Study claims move to sustainable packaging in FMCG sector is ‘too slow’

A new study by Aquapak has revealed 92% of UK packaging experts responsible for packaging R&D, technology, design and sustainability for FMCG brands plan...

Dantex Group appoints digital director for Pico division

DANTEX Group has promoted Justin Nowell from digital manager to digital director for the company's Pico division. The move is said to reflect the division's...