Varibox enters UK market for ‘safe handling’ of chemicals
RPC Promens is introducing its Varibox IBC into the UK and Ireland, designed to provide a ‘safe and cost-effective’ handling solution for hazardous..
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‘Collapsible’ fish and chip box to tackle seaside bin scourge
SAICA Pack has teamed up with the Q-Partnership to create a ‘fully collapsible’ fish and chip box design. The move was in response to complaints..
PET keg specialist announces Australian expansion
LIGHTWEIGHT Containers has announced a new investment in Australia in the form of two new warehouses, based in Melbourne and Brisbane. The specialist in..
Packaging giant hosts event to encourage new ideas on sustainability
SMURFIT Kappa and the Plastic Soup Foundation have teamed up to promote sustainable packaging solutions. The Plastic Soup Foundation is a Dutch organisation..
Brits favour ‘environmentally-friendly’ Easter egg packaging
MORE than nine out of ten UK adults (91%) would prefer to buy an Easter egg predominantly packaged in carton/cardboard rather than plastic, new research has..
Silver lining for Saica Pack Scotland
SAICA Pack Scotland took home a silver EFIA (European Flexographic Industry Association) Award for a print design it created for Wildcat Gin. The work was..
Smurfit Kappa strike gold at EFIA Awards
JOHN Glancy, who has worked at Smurfit Kappa’s Tannochside plant in Lanarkshire for 41 years, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement accolade at the..
Seven in heaven: Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2019 winners revealed
THE seven winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2019 have been announced on Day Two of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, held at the RAI Amsterdam...
Deadline looms for Pentawards 2019
ORGANISERS of packaging design competition Pentawards 2019 have issued a final call for entries, with the deadline set for Friday 12th April 2019. Packaging..
‘Pioneering’ software launched to help firms meet FMD compliance
MACSA ID UK Ltd has launched its ‘pioneering’ Serial Pharma software, to help meet the requirements of the EU Falsified Medical Directive (FMD)...
