- Current Group News
- Medica Enjoys Successful Open House Event
- Medica Announces Open House Event
- Benson Group at PLMA's "World of Private Label"
- Chrysalis of a Carton from Medica
- Management Buyout Announcement
- Focus on Future with Apprenticeships
- Benson Group Present the Trophies
- Benson Group Adds ExpertCut at Bardon Plant
- Benson Group Gateshead Invests in Faster Finishing
- International Packaging Group Meeting
- MP to Exhibit at Pharmacy Show 2011
- Bank of England comes to Benson Box, Bardon
- Holby Pharmacy Re-Stocked by Medica
- Food and Pharma Cartons
at Interpack - Benson Gateshead Installs Bobst Carton Line
- Service Excellence Award for Medica
- Three-in-One Suits Custom Pharmaceuticals
- Starpack Students to Get Benson Sponsorship Again
- Benson Group in Top Growth Companies
- Board Market: A Better Year?
- Award for Willie's
Chocolate - Benson Group People - Amanda Bailey
- Benson Group People - David Midgley
- Further Efficiencies at Benson Group
- BPIF Praises Benson Group re ISO12647-2 Efforts
- Benson Group at easyFairs Packaging London
- Benson Group in Double Bobst Order
- Benson Helps Launch Nut Free Cakes Across UK
- Unique Pack for a Unique Gum: Peppersmith
- PS9000:2001 for Benson Group Newcastle
- Cutting Edge Packaging for Celox
- Commendations All Round for Benson Group
- 100 Million for Benson's Two Year Old Heidelberg
- Medica Joins Copapharm Europe
- Europe's First Komori Lithrone SX40
- Benson Group People - Chris Jones
- New Label Sales for Medica
- Benson Group People - Tracy Keen
- Starpack Students to Get Benson Sponsorship
- Medica Helps Stop an Itch!
- More Awards Nominations for Benson Group
- Benson Group Make UK Packaging Awards Shortlist
- New Heidelberg XL 105 for Benson Group
- Medica Packaging gears up for single-site production
- Benson Group to Sponsor Student Starpack Awards
- Benson Group Triumphs in Profit Track 100 Awards
- Benson Group at Own Label Awards Ceremony
- Burgopak Success with Help from Medica
- Benson Group People - Steve Bunkle
- ISO 12647 Standard for Benson Box
- Medica Invests in More
GUK Folding Equipment - Festive Fun at Iceland
with Benson Group - Benson Group Moves into Pharma Labels Sector
- OHSAS 18001:2007 Certification for Medica
- Benson to Exhibit at easyFairs Exhibition
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Medica Enjoys Successful Open House Event
May 2012
Medica Packaging, the pharmaceutical business of Benson Group, one of the UK's leading privately owned printed folding carton manufacturers, has detailed an enjoyable and successful open house event at the company's Crewe premises. The open house took place on May 9th, 2012.
Medica Packaging Announces Open House Event
April 2012
Medica Packaging, the pharmaceutical business of Benson Group, one of the UK's leading privately owned printed folding carton manufacturers, has announced details of an open house at the company's Crewe premises taking place on May 9th, 2012.
Benson Group at PLMA's "World of Private Label" 2012
April 2012
Benson Group, one of the UK's leading privately owned printed folding carton manufacturers, has announced that it will exhibit at the 2012 "World of Private Label" exhibition staged by PLMA, which takes place at the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam, May 22 and 23, 2012.
Chrysalis of a Carton from Medica
February 2012
Medica Packaging is preparing to unveil a breakthrough product set to revolutionise the pharmaceutical packaging industry.
Management Buyout Announced for Benson Group
December 2011
Benson Group, one of the UK's leading privately owned printed folding carton manufacturers, has announced that its Managing Director Mark Kerridge and Commercial Director Nick Benson have led a management buyout of the business, with support from Lloyds Banking Group.
Benson Group Focus on Future with Apprenticeships
December 2011
Benson Group, one of the UK's leading privately owned carton printers, has detailed the appointment of three apprentices to positions at its Bardon headquarters in Leicestershire. This year's appointments consist of one in the press room, one in the pre-press and CAD (computer aided design) area, and one in customer services.
Quality Food Awards: Benson Group Present the Trophies
November 2011
Benson Group, one of the UK's leading privately owned carton printers, were delighted to take the role of headline sponsor, presenting the awards at the 2011 Quality Food Awards, held on the evening of Thursday November 10th, 2011, at the prestigious Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London.
Benson Group Adds ExpertCut at Bardon Plant
November 2011
Benson Group, one of the UK's leading privately owned carton printers, has detailed the recent installation of a new Bobst ExpertCut 106PER for faster, more productive post-press carton production at its Benson Box factory.
Benson Group Gateshead Invests in Faster Finishing
November 2011
Benson Group Gateshead, the North East based printed carton production site, has announced details regarding the recent installation of a new Bobst ExpertCut 106PER for faster, more productive post-press carton production.
Benson Group Hosts International Packaging Group Meeting
October 2011
The International Packaging Group (IPG) is a worldwide association of folding carton producers. A total of 28 members, including partners, visited the UK for this latest group conference.
Medica Packaging to Exhibit at Pharmacy Show 2011
September 2011
Medica Packaging, the pharmaceutical packaging specialist company of the Benson Group, has announced that it will exhibit at the forthcoming Pharmacy Show, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, on October 9th and 10th 2011, on stand number B110.
Bank of England comes to Benson Box, Bardon
September 2011
Benson Group, one of the UK's leading privately owned carton printers, enjoyed a visit from the Governor of the Bank of England, Sir Mervyn King, on Wednesday September 14th to its Benson Box factory and group headquarters in Bardon, Leicestershire.
Food and Pharma Cartons at Interpack
Casualty? Not Quite as Holby Pharmacy is Re-Stocked by Medica Packaging
August 2011
The sick and poorly of Holby are likely to be overjoyed and well on the way to recovery in the near future as the Holby Pharmacy, the in-house dispending chemist at the Holby General Hospital, is being stocked with new drug cartons produced by Medica Packaging, the Benson Group pharmaceutical business based in Crewe, Cheshire.
May 2011
Benson Group, one of the UK's leading privately owned carton printers, has announced details of its exhibit at Europe’s largest packaging show, Interpack, Dusseldorf, Germany, taking place from May 12 to 18, 2011.
Benson Gateshead Installs Bobst Carton Line
April 2011
Benson Group, one of the UK's leading privately owned carton printers, has installed the first of two high-speed Bobst Masterfold lines purchased at the IPEX exhibition of 2010 at its Benson Gateshead plant in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear.
Service Excellence Award for Medica
March 2011
Medica was recently presented with a Service Excellence Award for its work in the production of packaging for Jevtana, a new drug from Sanofi-aventis for patients suffering from prostate cancer.
Three-in-One Suits Custom Pharmaceuticals
March 2011
Custom Pharmaceuticals has taken advantage of Medica's ability to produce the three main packaging elements for a pharma product from its single production site.
Starpack Students to Get Benson Sponsorship Again
February 2011
Leading UK carton packaging specialist, Benson Group, is again involving itself in the sponsorship of the Starpack Schools and Student Awards for 2011.
Europe's 500 Ranks Benson Group in Top Growth Companies
February 2011
Europe's 500, the association of top European growth entrepreneurs met at the European Parliament in Brussels on February 3rd for the European Growth Summit 2011.
Board Market: A Better Year?
February 2011
Anybody involved in the production or purchase of cartonboard-based product will tell you that 2010 was something of a difficult year, and that is putting things politely and mildly!
Award for Willie's Chocolate
January 2011
Benson Group received a commendation for its work on Willie's World Class Cacao chocolate products at the recent UK Packaging Awards.
Benson Group People - Amanda Bailey
January 2011
Former teacher and bank manager, Amanda currently works as a Key Account Manager at Medica, having held that position since the beginning of 2010.
Benson Group People - David Midgley
December 2010
Following a career in the textile industry, David has transferred his knowledge and experience of Lean Sigma management to the world of packaging.
Lean Sigma Offering Further Efficiencies at Benson Group
December 2010
Following hard on the heels of recent announcements regarding Benson Group's world first with its attainment of the BPIF's ISO12647-2 colour standard certificate, the company has also released details of its first year's progress with Lean Sigma, a structured programme to create operational improvements.
BPIF Praises Benson Group re ISO12647-2 Efforts
October 2010
The British Printing Industries Federation praises Benson Group as world's first company to gain independent certification for the BPIF ISO12647-2 Certification Scheme
Benson Group at easyFairs Packaging London
July 2010
Benson Group, one of the UK's leading privately owned carton printers, with headquarter in Bardon, Leicestershire, is a regular exhibitor at easyFairs Packaging Innovation shows in Birmingham, and the company is anticipating further good visitor numbers to be delivered at the forthcoming easyFairs Packaging London event, taking place on October 7th and 8th 2010 at the Business Design Centre, Islington.
Benson Group in Double Bobst Order
June 2010
Benson Group, one of the UK's leading privately owned carton printers, with headquarters in Bardon, Leicestershire, has ordered two high-speed Bobst Masterfold lines for its Benson Gateshead plant in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear. The lines will replace four existing machines.
Benson Helps Launch Nut Free Cakes Across UK
May 2010
Benson Group, one of the UK's leading privately owned carton printers, with headquarters in Bardon, Leicestershire, is helping launch a range of nut free celebration cakes in the UK.
Unique Pack for a Unique Gum: Peppersmith
April 2010
Benson Group, one of the UK's leading privately owned carton printers, is delighted to be able to detail news of its unique packaging solution for Peppersmith, a new, high-quality chewing gum that contains no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives, and no aspartame.
PS9000:2001 for Benson Group Newcastle
April 2010
Benson Group, one of the UK's leading privately owned carton printers, with headquarters in Bardon, Leicestershire, has announced that it has gained PS9000:2001 certification in pharmaceutical packaging quality standards for its Benson Group Newcastle packaging plant.
Cutting Edge Packaging for Celox
March 2010
Medica Packaging, the pharmaceutical and medical packaging business of the Benson Group, has detailed the packaging elements that it has provided for the launch of MedTrade's new Celox™ Pro and First Aid pads and bandages, products that have been designed to stop bleeding fast.
Commendations All Round for Benson Group
November 2009
Benson Group, the UK's leading privately owned carton printer, has been recognised again at both of this year's major industry awards ceremonies.
100 Million for Benson's Two Year Old Heidelberg
November 2009
Benson Group, the UK's leading privately owned carton printer, has announced details of a landmark performance from its first Heidelberg XL 105, with the press passing the 100 million sheet count after just 25 months of production.
October 2009
Medica Packaging has been welcomed as new member of the pan-European Copapharm alliance.
Medica Joins Copapharm Europe
October 2009
Medica Packaging has been welcomed as new member of the pan-European Copapharm alliance.
Europe's First Komori Lithrone SX40 for Benson Group
October 2009
Europe's first Komori Lithrone SX40 sheet fed press has been installed at Benson Group's Integrated Packaging site in Gateshead.
Benson Group People - Chris Jones
October 2009
As Supply Chain Manager for Benson Group's north-east production factories, Chris Jones's role is both varied and demanding.
New Label Sales for Medica Packaging
October 2009
Medica Packaging, the pharmaceutical packaging business of the Benson Group, has announced the appointment of Andy Riggs as Sales Manager, Label Products.
Benson Group People - Tracy Keen
October 2009
Tracy is the pharmaceutical lead auditor at Medica Packaging, Crewe, and has been working at the company for nearly seven years.
Starpack 2009 Award for Benson Group
October 2009
Benson Group, based in Bardon, Leicestershire, the Packaging Company of the Year for 2008, has been recognised with a 2009 Starpack Award within the Technical Developments section for its work on a carton for supermarket chain Morrisons.
Medica Helps Stop an Itch!
September 2009
Benson Group's pharmaceutical plant, Medica Packaging, has been helping to stop an itch with the production of packaging for Hedrin, the UK's market leading head lice treatment.
More Awards Nominations for Benson Group
September 2009
Benson Group is delighted to announce to its customers that the quality and consistent performance of the company has again been recognised with two more awards nominations for the PrintWeek Awards 2009.
Benson Group Make UK Packaging Awards Shortlist
September 2009
Following its double victory at the UK Packaging Awards of 2008, Benson Group has again made the shortlist for this year's Packaging News awards. The current holder of the Packaging Company of the Year title, Benson Group is featured on the shortlist for 2009.
New Heidelberg XL 105 for Benson Group
July 2009
Benson Group has announced the addition of a new Heidelberg XL 105 press for its Bardon, Leicestershire facility - the press joins an existing XL 105 which was installed some 24 months ago, along with additional B1 format printing equipment. The purchase comes on the back of further demand from customers for the company's carton products.
Medica Packaging gears up for single-site production
July 2009
Folding carton specialist Benson Group showed off its new labels printing area at its Medica Packaging division at an Open Day in Crewe, Cheshire.
Benson Group to Sponsor Student Starpack Awards
July 2009
Benson Group, based in Bardon, Leicestershire, The Sunday Times ProfitTrack 100 Customer Service Company of the Year 2009, has agreed a sponsorship package for two categories of the Starpack Awards 2010. Benson Group takes over as a sponsor of both the student and school categories from ProCarton.
Benson Group Triumphs at Profit Track 100 Awards Dinner
June 2009
Following its inclusion in The Sunday Times "Profit Track 100" listing back in April of this year, Benson Group celebrated again this week when the Bardon, Leicestershire company was named the Customer Service Company of the Year at the Profit Track 100 awards night.
Benson Group at Own Label Awards Ceremony
June 2009
Benson Group, headquartered in Bardon, Leicestershire, featured in the sponsorship of the 2009 Own Label Excellence Awards staged and presented by The Grocer magazine on May 12th 2009. The event took place at the delightful Hurlingham Club in London.
Burgopak Success with Help from Medica Packaging
March 2009
Medica Packaging, Crewe, Benson Group's 100% pharmaceutical business, has revealed details of its work with Burgopak, the company that specialises in the differentiation of pharmaceutical products in a highly competitive market.
Benson Group People - Steve Bunkle
March 2009
Steve joined Benson Group in January 2007 having worked for 19 years for Sun Chemical (formerly Coates Lorilleux) in a number of roles, starting as a quality control technician, moving in Technical Service and for his last five years at the company, Technical Manager.
"ISO 12647 Proficient Printer" Standard for Benson Box
March 2009
First UK Food Carton Specialist to Achieve Print Standard. Benson Group, headquartered in Bardon, Leicestershire, the UK Packaging Company of the Year, has announced details of its newly acquired "ISO 12647 Proficient Printer" status, as awarded by colour specialists Mellow Colour, for its Benson Box printed carton operation.
Medica Invests in More GUK Folding Equipment
February 2009
Medica Packaging, the dedicated pharmaceutical operation of Benson Group, UK packaging company of the year, has announced details of an order for two more GUK folders for its Crewe factory. The deal with GUK distributor M Partners encompasses two machines, though just one has been installed to date.
Festive Fun at Iceland with Benson Group Packaging
February 2009
Benson Group, headquartered in Bardon, Leicestershire, the UK Packaging Company of the Year, has released details of a mammoth festive packaging production run for leading frozen-food supermarket Iceland. The folding carton specialist produced packaging for some 53 Iceland product lines, including production for a great many European stores as well as UK outlets.
Benson Group Moves into Pharma Labels Sector
February 2009
Folding carton specialist Benson Group, UK packaging company of the year, has announced details of its first move into the labels sector with the purchase of a Gallus EM340S printing press with a Scantech VisionTrack rewind and inspection machine for its pharmaceutical-focused Medica Packaging business in Crewe, Cheshire.
OHSAS 18001:2007 Certification for Medica
January 2009
Medica Packaging, Crewe, Cheshire, the pharmaceutical packaging facility of the Benson Group, has announced that it has attained the standard required for Occupational Health & Safety Management System 18001:2007.
Environmental issues have to be at the top of the agenda for the customer and for the packaging producer. At Benson Group we believe that cartonboard represents the most environmentally friendly form of packaging available for both food and pharmaceutical product.
