Automation and control technology specialist heading to Glasgow expo
AUTOMATION and control technology specialist Beckhoff UK & Ireland has announced it will be exhibiting alongside SP Automation & Robotics at the Scotland Manufacturing...
New packaging concept helps reduce complexity for water heater range
MONDI has developed a new packaging concept for the water heater range of Stiebel Eltron that has reportedly reduced the number of different corrugated...
Shortlist revealed for 2026 Plastics Industry Awards
THE finalists have been announced for the 2026 Plastics Industry Awards.
The awards recognise innovation, sustainability and manufacturing excellence across the plastics industry. Winners will...
Food manufacturers urged to extend inspection systems following recalls
FOOD manufacturers are being urged to extend their food inspection systems beyond basic metal detection, following a space of recent high-profile food recalls.
Glen Oxborough,...
Antalis acquires the assets and trade of Ovenden Papers
ANTALIS Ltd has acquired the assets and trade of Ovenden Papers Ltd from its administrators.
Ovenden Papers will continue to operate under the family name,...
Robotic packaging innovation helps pharma manufacturer increase production throughput
TEKPAK Automation has revealed how it helped a UK pharmaceutical manufacturer of transdermal patches increase production throughput by over 30% thanks to a robotic...
Momentum builds for UK Corrugated Industry Trade Show
ORGANISERS of the UK Corrugated Industry Trade Show 2026 (UKCITS26) have revealed that momentum is continuing to build for the event, with exhibition floorspace...
Innovation Awards among highlights of final day of London Packaging Week 2026
THOUSANDS of visitors enjoyed a 'blockbuster' final day of London Packaging Week 2026, which included the annual Innovation Awards ceremony.
Prada, Jack Daniel’s x McLaren,...
MM Packaging doubles down on food tray innovation
MM Packaging Deeside has announced it has enhanced its GreenPeel fibre-based food tray with the introduction of a new double-rim structure, which the firm...
Foam converter and packaging manufacturer confirms solar investment
FOAM converter and packaging manufacturer Polyformes has announced a £150,000 investment in solar panels at its Leighton Buzzard factory.
The business, which was acquired by...
Boom time for fibre-based punnet innovation
PACKAGING manufacturer Paranova has teamed up with fresh produce supplier AMFresh to launch around one million packs of its new BOOMBITES grapes in fibre-based...
Progress ‘stalling’ on reducing single-use plastic bags outside largest retailers
PROGRESS on reducing single-use plastic carrier bags is 'stalling' outside England’s biggest retailers, according to new analysis by retail packaging specialist BagKraft.
The firm analysed...
