Simon Mander

Emmepi Group Avanti boss joins Sheet Plant Association committee

THE Sheet Plant Association (SPA) has appointed Simon Mander of Emmepi Group Avanti to its committee. He will support the committee with a particular focus...
DS Smith Grenaa packaging site

DS Smith confirms multi-million-pound investment in Danish packaging facility

DS Smith has announced it is strengthening its production facilities at its packaging site in Grenaa in Djursland, Denmark, with an investment of up...
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Amcor invests further in 3D printing technology

AMCOR has installed a new additive manufacturing system, also known as 3D printing, at its Innovation Center in Barcelona. Part of the firm's rigid packaging...
Gary Steen, Craig Crooks, and Emma McCartney, Beatson Clark

Beatson Clark strengthens sales and marketing team with triple appointment

GLASS packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has announced three new appointments to its sales and marketing team. Gary Steen has joined as sales & marketing director,...
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Macfarlane increases revenue by 11% in ‘difficult year’ for group

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has reported an 11% rise in revenue to £300.8 million in its preliminary financial results for 2025. Operating profit is...
Paul Wilkinson

Dantex Group appoints new chief financial officer

DANTEX Group has appointed Paul Wilkinson as its new chief financial officer (CFO). He joins from IWG - Regus Plc, where he held the position...
Colpac packaging team in factory

Colpac completes hat-trick of AA+ BRCGS audit grades

FOOD packaging specialist Colpac has secured an AA+ BRCGS audit grade at its UK factory for the third-year running. The company confirmed that it achieved the...
Winschoten Sheeting and Distribution Hub facility

Metsä Board acquires Winschoten Sheeting and Distribution Hub

Metsä Board has announced it has completed the acquisition of the Winschoten Sheeting and Distribution Hub in the Netherlands from Konvertia Group. The move is...
Metsä Board packaging

Metsä Board to open new packaging design studio in Milan

Metsä Board has announced plans to open a new packaging design studio in Milan this summer. The move has been described as marking a significant...
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Industrial Physics confirms appointment of new CEO

TEST and measurement instrumentation specialist Industrial Physics has announced that Andrew McCauley has joined the company as CEO, effective immediately. Andrew brings nearly three decades of...