James Beard, Valpak

Valpak’s James Beard appointed to PackUK’s technical advisory committee

JAMES Beard, head of voluntary compliance at Valpak, has been appointed to PackUK’s technical advisory committee. He described the committee as one of three Recycling...
Pitreavie Cumbernauld factory

Packaging manufacturer invests over £1 million at Cumbernauld facility

PITREAVIE Packaging has confirmed it has invested over £1 million at its Cumbernauld production site in response to growing customer demand. The corrugated packaging manufacturer...
Paint container with 50% PCR plastic

New paint container with 50% PCR plastic rolled out

AMCOR and Flügger have teamed up to create a paint container made with 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. The solution forms part of Flügger’s ambition...
DRS International senior team

Scotland-based consultancy to offer guidance on DRS

WITH just over two years until the UK introduces a national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), a new Scotland-based consultancy has been launched to help...
Dr Vanessa Lawrence CB

Guest presenter announced for Stationer’s Innovation Excellence Awards

DR Vanessa Lawrence CB, former director general and CEO of Ordnance Survey, and founding co-chair of the United Nations Committee on Global Geospatial Information...
Mondi kraft paper solution

Mondi introduces new kraft paper solution for industrial and consumer packs

MONDI has introduced Ad/Vantage Smooth Brown Semi Extensible, a new kraft paper described as combining 'exceptional strength, extensibility, high puncture resistance and a smooth...
Metsä Board CEO Esa Kaikkonen

Metsä Board retains EcoVadis Platinum rating

Metsä Board has announced that it has retained the highest Platinum level in the 2025 EcoVadis sustainability assessment. The company has achieved the highest level...
National Cup Recycling Scheme campaign banner

New fund launches to support ‘pioneering’ paper cup recycling projects

THE National Cup Recycling Scheme has announced plans for a £45,000 project fund to support 'pioneering' projects that capture and recycle on-the-go paper cups...
Mono-material tortilla packaging

Coveris launches mono-material solution for tortilla wraps

COVERIS has introduced a mono-material packaging solution for tortilla wraps. Supporting the firm's No Waste mission, MonoFlex Thermoform film packaging is designed to replace non-recyclable,...
Reusable timber pallets

Scott Pallets and The Pallet LOOP in the frame for supply chain sustainability award

SCOTT Pallets is celebrating after being shortlisted alongside The Pallet LOOP for a supply chain industry award. The two companies, both part of BSW Group,...
Martin Kersh

Martin Kersh appointed joint CEO of the Packaging Federation

MARTIN Kersh, the executive director of the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA), is set to take on the role of joint CEO of the Packaging...
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RECOUP Awards 2025 finalists revealed after record number of entries

THE finalists have been revealed for the 2025 RECOUP Awards following a record number of entries across all five categories. The awards recognise companies, innovations, and...