Archive for May, 2011
KH Packaging introduce new white cotton gloves
White cotton gloves have long been a staple of the packaging industry, helping workers to pack delicate items without marking or damaging them. KH Packaging have announced the introduction
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Wausau Paper announce tissue paper expansion project
Wausau Paper has announced that plans have been drawn up by its board of directors to expand the company’s towel and tissue paper manufacturing capabilities. The company specialises in manufacturing
New silica gel formulation offers high quality at low price
A new form of silica gel has been developed which offers improved performance over standard desiccants in a range of different applications in the packaging industry. The new
Repak expands outsourcing capabilities through shrink wrap investment
Repak, a member of the British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association (BCMPA) and sister company of Charapak, has installed a new heat shrink wrap facility in its Derbyshire factory. The company
Rose Plastic announce new range of postal tubes
Rose Plastic have announced the introduction of a new range of postal tubes which customers can use to protect their printed goods while in transit through the postal system. The new tubes which means that
Asgard launches innovative new postal boxes
Asgard, known for its high-quality metal sheds and motorbike storage units, has launched a new line of postal boxes designed to alleviate the problems caused by unattended parcel delivery. The boxes are designed
Polybags producer increases capacity with £1m flexo press
Polyprint – a Norwich-based producer of polybags – installed a £1 million Onyx Central Impression (CI) flexo press in April from Italian manufacturer Uteco. The new press is Polyprint’s second eight-colour Onyx press from the Italian company,
New range of plastic storage boxes released by Bene
European design firm Bene has introduced a new range of plastic storage boxes to its portfolio of creative storage solutions. The modular boxes are eye-catching and versatile storage accessories that are a cut above the competition. The boxes are available in a
European Union chastises plastic carrier bag dumpers in China
The European Union has upped the tariff for a Chinese plastic carrier bag producer after a detailed investigation showed that the company had exploited the products of other firms in order to illegally
IKEA to phase out single-use plastic bags
IKEA UK is set to become Britain’s first major retailer to phase out conventional plastic bags as part of its ongoing series of efforts to reduce its impact on the environment. Like many other UK retailers, IKEA has already introduced a small charge for its
