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...

Avanti appoints engineering director

PAUL Hanley has been appointed engineering director at Avanti Conveyors. He has worked in the packaging industry for 16 years, featuring spells at SCA, Saica...

DS Smith names new managing directors for European recycling and paper divisions

DS Smith has appointed Michael Orye as the new MD of its recycling division in Europe, and Rogier Gerritsen as MD of its European...
Mark Woods and Alex Breeze, Fenton Packaging Solutions

Fenton bolsters senior team with double appointment

FENTON Packaging Solutions has announced two new senior appointments. Scotland-based Mark Woods joins as business development manager, while Alex Breeze has been named internal sales...

OPRL begins search for new chair

OPRL has launched a search for a new chair as founding director Jane Bevis prepares to step down from the role. Commenting on the move...

APS appoints new quality chief

CALVIN Hankins has been appointed quality and improvements manager at Automated Packaging Systems. The firm revealed he brings more than 26 years of packaging experience to...

Aquapak appoints new sales director to drive Hydropol solution

AQUAPAK Polymers has appointed flexible packaging specialist Dudley Jones as sales director to drive end applications of its Hydropol polymer. Dudley has over 30 years’...
Justin Giddings and Tracey Kendall

Glass packaging company confirms changes to management structure

GLASS packaging business Croxsons has announced some changes to its management structure. Tracey Kendall, formerly business development manager - export, has been appointed as the...

Xampla welcomes new hire to help scale-up biodegradable materials offering

NATURAL materials pioneer Xampla has appointed Dr Francys Fernandez Zavarce as specialty chemical business development manager. The move is designed to support the continued scale-up...
Ian Wright - Managing Director, Prism eLogistics

New MD appointed at Prism eLogistics

PRISM eLogistics has announced the appointment of Ian Wright as its new MD. Ian, who has been promoted from sales director, brings over 23 years...