Design & Print
Europe: Toyo Ink releases inks for food-safe packaging
Toyo Ink has developed the Elex-one series of EB (electron beam) curable flexo inks, which is VOC-free, making it an ideal solution for food-safe...
Europe: No spill, squeezable pouch with valve
The GualapackGroup and Aptar are launching a premade No-Spill spouted pouch solution that has the Aptar SimpliSqueeze valve in the squeezable, Cheer Pack spouted...
Europe: UK bottling brand uses RPC closure
UK bottled water brand Highland Spring has used the Secure Flip next-generation sports cap from RPC Massmould for its PET bottles.
The closure is available...
Asia Pacific: PACKINNO2021 exhibitor showcase
PACKINNO2021, the China (Guangzhou) International Exhibition on Packaging Products, will be held in Guangzhou, China under the theme "Innovation & Green Packaging in the...
World: Nampak wins three WorldStar awards for packaging solutions
Nampak has won awards for the Poltek live bird crate, Easy open easy pour Castle Lite can and Cadbury re-sealable chocolate packaging at the...
Europe: Coveris acquires flexographic print company in the UK
Coveris has acquired Learoyd Packaging (Holdings) Limited, a UK flexographic print specialist supplying flexible packaging
solutions to major supermarkets, brands and food manufacturers and retailers.
Terms...
Europe: Linx Printing Technologies unveils ink for PE, PE applications
Linx Printing Technologies has introduced a new ink to its range that offers excellent adhesion to polyethylene (PE) and most polypropylene (PP) applications.
It is...
Americas: MIT sensor detects spoiled meat
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) chemists have devised an inexpensive, portable sensor that can detect gases emitted by rotting meat, allowing consumers to determine...
Americas: Flint Group releases lamination ink system
Flint Group releases OmniLam F and OmniLam G – a medium to medium-high lamination ink system for the North American flexible packaging market for...
Americas: Association recognizes Ball Corp’s designs
Ball Corporation's tin designs received recognition at the 2015 Golden Image Awards Competition held in November 2015 by the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA).
Ball's...