What’s in store for 2022 and more
22 December 2021
Members of the digital print for packaging value chain share their predictions, hopes and aspirations for the next year and beyond.
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Season’s greetings
22 December 2021
Wishing all our friends, colleagues and readers a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
BillerudKorsnäs to acquire Verso
20 December 2021
Deal ignites growth in North America and creates one of the largest providers of virgin fibre paper and packaging.
Stora Enso names new Biomaterials lead
13 December 2021
Johanna Hagelberg appointed as head of division responsible for meeting growing demand for the replacement of products made from fossil-based and hazardous materials with bio-based…
Carton start-up succeeds with digital
8 December 2021
Kartonplus has been fully operational since March 2021 with a Xeikon 3500REX at the heart of its efforts.
Smurfit Kappa invests in sustainable water treatment
2 December 2021
Barranquilla Paper Mill in Colombia is latest Smurfit Kappa facility in the region to feature state-of-the-art anaerobic technology.
Agfa adds antibacterial Synaps paper
16 November 2021
New synthetic paper protects against bacteria and viruses.
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper adds Jetscript GS 1062
11 November 2021
New coated premium inkjet paper offered as facestock material for sophisticated, personalised label applications.
Herma readies for return of events
20 September 2021
The self-adhesive specialist is going on an international exhibition offensive, with Covid-19 having highlighted the importance of face-to-face communication.
Covid drives growth in digital print for packaging
13 September 2021
Market value to top $35 billion in 2026, as long-term gains are made from short-term pains inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Bobst innovates with recyclable hybrid pouches
9 September 2021
Work ongoing to replace non-recyclable high barrier multi-material packaging structures with mono-material alternatives designed for recycling.
Printing United 2021 falls foul of Covid-19
1 September 2021
Printing United 2021 has been cancelled, with the show’s long-awaited return following its debut edition in 2019 now to take place during October 2022 in…
Sweden invests in plastic recycling
31 August 2021
Site Zero will be able to recycle all plastic packaging from Swedish households and make plastics circular, without any carbon dioxide emissions.
OPINION: Interest, investigate, invest
31 August 2021
David Pittman explains why now is the time for the industry to connect and network in real and meaningful ways.
Antalis brings RAFNXT+ to market
23 August 2021
UPM Raflatac’s label material is the first in the world to be verified by The Carbon Trust.