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Sainsbury’s continues bloom in sustainable packaging options

SAINSBURY’S is launching a new trial which will see the supermarket wrap its flower range in paper rather than the traditionally used plastic sleeves

CIJ coders aim to deliver ‘peak results’ for challenging applications

MARKEM-Imaje has launched its new 9750 Expert Series continuous inkjet (CIJ) coders, bringing three new products to market.  The firm said the coders 'cost-effectively deliver...

Cosmetics brand opts for recyclable EnviroStick pack solution

ECO-friendly cosmetics brand Respectueuse has turned to Sonoco’s fully recyclable rigid paper EnviroStick packaging. The company was drawn to the recycled cardboard composition of the...

New study reveals impact of pandemic on staff absences in the plastics industry

NEW research has highlighted the impact of Covid-19 on staff absences within the plastics industry, with almost a third of companies having to reduce...

Taking ginspiration – the next big trends in UK spirit production

Gin has undoubtedly been the hero of the UK spirits scene in recent years. From 190 gin distilleries in 2015, there are now 820...

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...

Heanue named new chairman of Picon

GERARD Heanue has been elected the new chairman of Picon, the confederation supporting UK printing industry manufacturers and suppliers. Mr Heanue, the managing director of Heidelberg UK,...

Huge rise in entries for Innovation Excellence Awards

THE number of entries for the 2018 Stationers’ Company Innovation Excellence Awards has risen by over a third. Winners will be announced at a lunch...

Antalis adds new case sealer to machinery range

ANTALIS has announced that the addition of a new case sealer to the firm's Master’in range offers a greater choice at a range of...

Fortress acquires New Zealand-based equipment manufacturer

FORTRESS Technology now has four global manufacturing hubs after completing the acquisition of Dynamic Inspection, a manufacturer of in-line metal detectors, x-ray and checkweighing...