Firm urges use of water washable plate technologies

PACKAGING artwork, reprographics, plate and screen producer Creation has challenged the packaging sector to 'rethink the norms' of flexographic printing by cutting VOC washout...

New Southgate dispenser aims to boost e-commerce efficiency

SOUTHGATE Global has launched a new Water Activated Tape (WAT) Dispenser to help speed up operations and reduce costs as demand for e-commerce grows. The...

A kind of magic: supplier wins top packaging award

BESPOKE packaging supplier BoxMart has been recognised with a WorldStar Award for its “unique” ‘Magic Cube’ box. The recyclable gift box, which was developed for...

OPRL appoints interim MD

OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced the appointment of Jude Allan as interim MD, to cover Dr Margaret Bates’ secondment to Defra. Bates will spend...

That’s the spirit: bottling business benefits from compressor loan

A Scottish spirit bottling business that switched operations to produce hand sanitisers during the Covid-19 outbreak has benefited from a free loan offer from...

Macfarlane Group joins UN Global Compact initiative

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has announced it has joined the UN Global Compact, underlining the company’s commitment to helping create a 'safer and...

New packaging concepts unveiled for minced meat

SÜDPACK is launching two new packaging concepts for minced meat that do without bottom trays. Both concepts are described as mono-material packaging solutions based on...

Konica Minolta adds to senior team with new sales specialist

KONICA Minolta Business Solutions has appointed Mark Bladon to the role of major accounts sales specialist - industrial print. He has been working in the...

Manufacturer supplies ‘record’ number of machines

PACKAGING machinery manufacturer GIC has announced it sent a 'record' number of machines out the door in June. In a typical month, GIC revealed it...

Study finds that consumers aren’t familiar with ‘forever chemicals’

THE vast majority of consumers are not familiar with 'forever chemicals', according to a new study. Conducted by Sapio Research, on behalf of Celebration Packaging,...