Packaging tape supplier highlights opportunities as brands look to stabilise after e-commerce ‘craze’
ESSENTRA Tapes is urging consumer packaged goods leaders to 'reimagine' their packaging portfolios to stay competitive.
The firm said that a number of e-commerce retailers...
New report highlights ‘stratospheric’ rise of canned wine sales
A new report has revealed that sales of canned wine have quadrupled in just two years.
Can Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers...
Study reveals viruses can survive in freshwater by attaching themselves to plastic
A University of Stirling-led study has proven 'for the first time' that viruses can survive and remain infectious by binding themselves to plastics in...
Taking your carton packaging from tired to inspired
By Stephen Shortland, managing director at New Vision Packaging Limited
Chances are, when you read the word 'cartonboard', your first thoughts conjure up images of...
Bright packaging solution works wonders for truck lamps
ANTALIS has revealed it has created a bespoke and reusable packaging design for the protection of truck lamps.
The packaging comprises laser-cut foam and a...
James Cropper secures funding deal to support sustainable goals
JAMES Cropper plc has completed a £25 million club-bank financing deal with NatWest and HSBC UK backed by an 80% guarantee by UK Export...
Domino celebrates International Women in Engineering Day
Domino Printing Sciences celebrated International Women in Engineering Day by paying tribute to some of its female employees working in key technical roles.
The coding, marking,...
Paper merchant confirms new acquisition
DENMAUR Independent Papers has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the business and assets of the Fine Paper and Conversion division (incorporating...
Entries sought for inaugural Grant Jamieson Engineering Scholarship
THE closing date for applications for the inaugural PPMA BEST Grant Jamieson Engineering Scholarship is Friday July 29.
Awarded by PPMA BEST, the scholarship is...
Colpac packaging cones serve up a treat during Jubilee celebrations
FOOD packaging manufacturer Colpac has revealed details of its role in the recent Platinum Jubilee celebrations at the British Embassy in Berne, Switzerland.
500 guests,...
Winners of Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 announced
WINNERS of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 have been announced during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
The seven winners are as follows:
•...
UK businesses warned over looming Plastic Packaging Tax submission deadline
PACKAGING data specialist Ecoveritas is urging UK businesses to be prepared to submit their Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) return before the end of July.
Companies...
