Leading pre-cut lid manufacturer Chadwicks has spiced up the lids for Westler Foods’ BigMex Dips, part of its Mexican snack food range. Chadwicks has redesigned the lids for BigMex dips by Westler Foods Ltd to give the product an updated look that will appeal to all Mexican snack food lovers. Printed six colour UV flexo on a 40/40 Alumi ... read more

A new collapsible mini-crate which measures just 27mm high when folded down is making transportation and display of agricultural, horticultural and retail goods easier than ever. The crates form the latest part of the huge range of products available from Van Der Windt UK and have already proved popular in Europe for packing fruit, vegetables, h ... read more

As well as extending the depth and geographic spread of accredited operations, the Specialist Packaging Division is also actively pursuing acquisitions of well-invested packaging companies that occupy strong pharmaceutical and healthcare market positions. In January 2010, Clondalkin Group completed the purchase of Lehigh Press, a pharmaceutical ... read more

Innovator in shrink sleeves Chadwicks is the first in the UK to launch the pioneering 3D proofing software, Quadraxis Sleeve 3D. Chadwicks can now offer its customers an innovative preview solution for visualising finished shrink sleeve products prior to production. Quadraxis Sleeve 3D v4 provides a leading, innovative conceptual service for ... read more

Retailers and food producers searching for more environmentally-sustainable plastic films are being encouraged to tap into the expertise of one of Europe’s longest-established manufacturers of bioplastics, Wentus. Wentus has been developing biodegradable bags and films for the waste and food markets for nearly 20 years and its commitment t ... read more

A pioneering divers’ drinking pouch created using market-leading materials and expertise supplied by LPF Flexibles has picked up an award at a major diving exhibition. The Dive and Drink concept features specifically-designed laminates that allow for liquids to remain protected during compression which occurs as divers go deep under water. ... read more

Van Der Windt UK and Guy & Co have made an exciting addition to their extensive range of biodegradable products by securing an agreement to distribute a range of eco-friendly food containers and packaging in the UK and Ireland, Benelux and Denmark. Trays, bowls, plates and food containers are made from natural fibre and are created in a six- ... read more

One of the successful product families of Cadbury France has been, for many years, the KREMA confectionery, produced in the Saint Genest plant, in France. Over time Cats-Haensel Flexible Packaging has been the key supplier of the printed waxed twistpapers for this range of products. Using its technical strength and experience, Cats-Haensel has deve ... read more

Leading luxury packaging manufacturer Boxes Prestige showcased its ability to transfer its high quality design and production skills from the cartonboard to the plastic sector when it created a series of wine gift sets. Six types of PET packs holding a mini bottle of Jacobs Creek and Blossom Hill wine and a wine glass were produced for the luxur ... read more

Quality assurance checks on Braille text have been massively enhanced at leading pharmaceutical and healthcare cartons manufacturer Cartonplex, with investment in a brand new cutting edge inspection system equipment. Cartonplex has purchased innovative DotScan technology, which is capable of measuring the height and position of Braille dots on c ... read more