Sverre Stenbom (Left), Darren Chandler (Right), and RobotGrader Team (Back)

Ishida completes acquisition of RobotGrader AB

ISHIDA has announced the acquisition of Swedish robotics automation specialist, RobotGrader AB. The move marks a strategic expansion of Ishida’s automation capabilities, enabling protein processors...
Prism and Brand Angels partnership

Prism eLogistics and Brand Angels team up to offer integrated solution

PRISM eLogistics has announced a partnership with Brand Angels to offer clients an integrated fulfilment and merchandise sourcing for FMCG, D2C and B2B brands. The...
Semi automatic bucket line

Autopack unveils semi-automatic bucket line solution

AUTOPACK has announced the launch of a semi-automatic bucket line intended to drive efficiency for customers in food, household, pet food, chemical, pharmaceutical and...
Pusterla Lancome Caleco box fitment removed

Thermoformed cellulose solution proves great fit for presentation boxes

PACKAGING supplier Pusterla 1880 has announced it is extending its choice of sustainable alternatives for the internal fitments in its presentation boxes with the...
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Packaging stakeholders give mixed response to chancellor’s autumn budget

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves' autumn budget contained a number of announcements of relevance to the packaging industry. Of particular note was the increase to the Plastic...
IPL teams up with Glasgow School of Art on whisky packaging challenge

IPL teams up with Glasgow School of Art on whisky packaging challenge

IPL Packaging has launched a project in partnership with the Glasgow School of Art (GSA), engaging third-year product design engineering students in a challenge...
Xampla's Morro Coatings products

DIC Group and Xampla introduce PFAS-free Morro Coatings to Asia

UK materials innovator Xampla has announced it is working with global chemicals manufacturer DIC Group to introduce its PFAS and plastic-free Morro Coatings to Japan...
Inkjet technology

ABG opens up more possibilities with launch of new inkjet range

FINISHING equipment manufacturer A B Graphic International (ABG) has launched a new single colour print bar module, which has been engineered for integration across...
MM Packaging Deeside's new apprentices

MM Packaging welcomes latest intake of apprentices

MM Packaging Deeside has welcomed seven new apprentices to the business. The new recruits will work in manufacturing, purchasing, design, and origination. The move has...
Macfarlane EV trucks

Macfarlane Group ‘on track to meet full-year market expectations’

MACFARLANE Group has released a trading update, revealing that the board anticipates the group’s performance for the year ending 31 December 2025 will be...
Skincare stick applicator

More sustainable stick applicator supports sports brand’s carbon commitments

AMCOR has produced a skincare stick applicator for sports brand Decathlon, using recycled plastic sourced from Amcor’s proprietary CleanStream technology. With 87% rPP, each applicator...
Impact of AI on packaging report

New report highlights how AI is transforming packaging industry

A new report from Packaging Innovations & Empack's official research partner, Smithers, has revealed that AI is emerging as a major driver of growth,...