C&T Channel Matrix has added new sizes to its steel cutting plate portfolio. C&T Channel Matrix, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of creasing matrix, has a wide stock range of steel cutting plates, stripping pins, pin holders, clamps and frames. C&T is now able to offer die makers, box makers and print finishers an extended range of stock and customised […]

XTC Matrix is C&T Channel Matrix’s best-selling matrix giving 100% consistent, cost effective creasing. One of the World’s most advanced creasing make-ready systems and one of the widest ranges available, XTC Matrix is ideal for a wide range of everyday creasing needs for solid or corrugated boards. The matrix can now be purchased exclusively in the UK from its manufacturer […]

Martin Automatic captured the imagination of both domestic and the larger-than-usual international presence at this year’s Labelexpo Americas with its space-saving butt splicer. This new MBS model, which features a right-angle turnbar, requires only 1700mm (67in) of floorspace in the running direction. Speaking for the company, Gavin Rittmeyer, VP sales & marketing commented: “The vertical festoons offer many advantages including […]

Swanline Print has invested in a BOBST die-cutter to deliver unrivalled print-to-cut accuracy and provide increased on-site capacity The VISIONCUT 1.6 PR Autoplaten die-cutter with Power Register will enable Swanline to meet growing customer demand for high quality shelf-ready and luxury packaging, andis part of a wider programme of investment at the company to respond to anticipated business growth during […]

Kalas Packaging, the Boston, UK-based packaging converter, is introducing an online personalised gift bag and bottle box service for consumers, with its recently installed digital folding carton printing line, featuring an HP Indigo 30000 Digital Press integrated with a TRESU iCoat 30000 flexo coater On the new one-stop web-to-print service, Vanilla Reindeer, consumers may order premium-quality bottle cartons and rope-handled […]

High-tech CO2 laser systems are in high demand worldwide. In response, eurolaser is now opening an application centre in Italy. Laser systems for automated and large-format textile cutting are particularly sought after. On the heels of this trend, eurolaser are opening new centres of expertise across Europe. In Italy, eurolaser maintains a branch office and, as of April 2018, a […]

XTC Synthetic Matrix is C&T Channel Matrix’s best-selling matrix giving 100 per cent consistent, cost effective creasing The World’s most advanced creasing make-ready system and one of the widest ranges available, XTC Matrix is ideal for a wide range of everyday creasing needs. Formally available from distributor Partwell, the matrix can now only be purchased directly from its manufacturer and […]

Zünd UK is looking back on another successful Packaging Innovations show, having overcome the worst weather the region had seen for years Its venue, the NEC in Birmingham, was battered by blizzards on February 28 and March 1st with railway and traffic disruption causing concern for some exhibitions at the UK packaging industry’s premier event. While the decision was made […]

Features more interactive and intuitive user experience and fresh corporate look Mimaki, manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutting systems, today announced the launch of a brand-new Mimaki Europe website. The new site is designed to provide visitors with a more interactive and intuitive user experience, inspiring them with the endless application possibilities enabled by Mimaki’s broad array of digital […]

Warren, independent carton board, graphical board, and paper stockist, has announced that it is launching a new board swatch, illustrating a range of some 22 products from the world’s leading paper and board mills and manufacturers The new board swatch illustrates a varied range of products, including – Folding box boards, white lined chipboards, Solid Bleached Sulphate boards, lined and […]