Macpac partners with Valpak to develop carbon calculator tool
THERMOFORMED packaging provider Macpac has teamed up with Valpak to develop a bespoke carbon calculator tool to help clients make informed decisions about packaging design whilst...
McLaren targets growth with one-stop-shop offering
THE recently appointed MD of McLaren Corrugate has told Packaging Scotland that the McLaren Packaging family’s ‘one-stop-shop’ offering leaves the business ideally placed to...
Lightweighted food jars offer brands flexibility
IN response to a growing trend of brands consolidating their packaging, while still demanding a premium on-shelf appearance, UK-based glass manufacturer Beatson Clark has...
How contract packers are powering spirits innovation
Contract packers are giving spirits brands the agility to deliver limited editions, gifting, and experiential packs at pace. Here, Emma Verkaik, CEO of the...
New bottles tipped to wow Scottish spirits industry
GLASS packaging supplier Croxsons has announced the launch of an exclusive new range of premium spirits bottles, featuring an array of styles designed to...
PFAS-free: challenges and clarity ahead of deadline
With the countdown to the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation underway, packaging professionals across the UK and beyond are taking a closer look...
Print Scotland calls for recruitment to become more affordable
THE managing director of Print Scotland has told Packaging Scotland of the importance of ending the funding disparity that exists for print apprentices north...
Aberdeen-based Packed Up acquired by Northern Irish packaging supplier
ABERDEEN-based Packed Up has been acquired by Northern Irish supplier Hub Packaging for an undisclosed sum.
The deal is set to see investment in Packed...
DataLase helps brands ‘rethink the future of metal decoration’
LASER reactive tech specialist DataLase has revealed how it is helping manufacturers and brand owners rethink the future of metal decoration, as demand grows for...
Technosys expands facilities and launches recruitment drive
Technosys – part of the Autopack Group – is expanding its Gainsborough production site and team to meet demand vertical form fill and seal...
Stora Enso confirms significant developments to tray board range
STORA Enso has announced it is launching two new developments to its Trayforma tray board range: a basis weight reduction across the existing range,...
Entries sought for RECOUP Awards 2026
ENTRIES are now open for the RECOUP Awards 2026, which celebrate the innovation, design excellence, and impactful projects shaping the future of plastics.
Entries for...
