Duplo acquires Bar Graphic Machinery to enter labels market
1 August 2025
Print finishing equipment provider Duplo has acquired Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM), a UK-based manufacturer of finishing equipment for the labels and packaging industry.
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New research highlights print industry’s role in UK manufacturing
30 July 2025
A new report from the Graphic and Print Media Alliance (GPMA) has highlighted the role the print, paper, packaging, labelling, and graphics sectors play within…
Heidelberg takes over Polar Mohr postpress brand rights and global sales
23 July 2025
Heidelberg has signed an agreement to acquire the technology, intellectual property, brand rights, and other assets of its long-term partner, the Polar Group.
Fujifilm brings expertise into Italy with appointment
22 July 2025
Fujifilm has appointed Francesca Ricupero as sales manager, packaging and flexo, for its Italian packaging division.
London Packaging Week to focus on future-facing themes
16 July 2025
London Packaging Week 2025 has confirmed a programme focused on the key challenges and innovations shaping the future of packaging.
Sketches International expands offering with Fujifilm investment
15 July 2025
Sketches International has boosted its digital print and packaging capabilities with the installation of a Fujifilm Revoria Press PC1120 and the XMF PressReady workflow automation…
Mondi expands digital printing capabilities for high-volume packaging
9 July 2025
Mondi has expanded its packaging portfolio with a high-performance digital printing solution following its acquisition of Schumacher Packaging’s Western European operations.
Two Sides survey reveals paper-based packaging preference
8 July 2025
Two Sides’ “Trend Tracker 2025” survey has revealed that paper-based packaging is increasingly recognised as the preferred sustainable packaging choice.
Bakers bring Brixen to Brentwood
6 July 2025
In the sun-soaked Essex town of Brentwood, Bakers opened its doors to the labels and packaging industry to show off the strides it has been…
ePS Packaging appoints chief information officer
3 July 2025
Scott Brown has been named as eProductivity Software (ePS) Packaging’s new chief information officer (CIO).
Lotus makes fresh start with Xeikon
1 July 2025
Lotus Labels has replaced an existing ten-year-old Xeikon press with a Xeikon CX30 press.
ImageData invests with JWEI in UK first
30 June 2025
ImageData has enhanced its production capabilities through an investment in a JWEI JCUT cutting and creasing system with automatic packaging feeder stacker from CMYUK.
Herma addresses HDPE packaging recycling
12 June 2025
Herma has had three wash off self-adhesive label materials for HDPE packaging certified by the cyclos-HTP Institute.
Esko launches two targeted packaging solutions
11 June 2025
Esko has unveiled two new packaging management platforms aimed at streamlining operations for both packaging suppliers and emerging brands.
Drop by drop
30 May 2025
The printed ink plays a significant role in packaging functionality, providing information to consumers about the contents of the pack and promoting the packaged product…