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’...

Valpak brings in new business director

COMPLIANCE scheme Valpak has appointed Kieran Roche as director of new business. He joins from CBRE Group, where he was commercial director for property management. "Valpak...
Andy Maddock IPP

Former rugby star lands senior role at pallet pooler

PALLET pooler IPP has appointed ex-rugby professional Andy Maddock as head of its UK and Ireland business. Andy joins the Coventry-based firm after three decades...

EFIA roles for senior Contact Originators figures

SENIOR figures from Contact Originators, a packaging origination and graphics management company, have been appointed to the European Flexographic Association (EFIA) board of directors and...

Vanston named new INCPEN CEO

PAUL Vanston will succeed Jane Bickerstaffe as CEO of INCPEN, the Industry Council for research on Packaging & the Environment. He will serve as CEO-designate until...

Xampla makes senior communications appointment

XAMPLA, a creator of natural alternatives to single-use plastic, has appointed Katrina Curl as head of marketing and communications to develop the company’s partnerships...

Pusterla Pollards appoints new commercial director

LUXURY packaging specialist Pusterla Pollards has announced the appointment of Graeme Riddell as the firm's new commercial director. He takes up the role after four...
Takayuki Ito

FANUC’s chief technical advisor elected IFR president

FANUC Corporation’s chief technical advisor, Takayuki Ito, has been elected the new president of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), which represents 3,000 organisations...
Lloyd (left) and Jim (right) Kershaw

Macpac keeps it in the family with key appointments

THERMOFORMED packaging manufacturer Macpac has welcomed Lloyd and Jim Kershaw - the sons of owner and MD Graham Kershaw - into the family-run business. The brothers...

Karen Drinkwater for British Plastics Federation

THE British Plastics Federation has appointed Karen Drinkwater, of JSC Rotational LTD, as chair of the Rotational Moulders Group. Karen is a former commercial development...