Trade associations align to form joint European organisation

AUTOMATE UK has aligned with a collection of European trade associations to found a federation dedicated to influencing policy around the key challenges impacting...

Polytag appoints new chief strategy officer

POLYTAG has announced the appointed Alex Webster as chief strategy officer amidst increasing demand for next-generation product data solutions. Alex joins Polytag with a long...

Nutraceutical market growth creates ‘significant’ outsourcing opportunities

THE global nutraceutical market is entering a new phase of 'unprecedented growth', creating significant outsourcing opportunities across the health and wellness sector, the BCMPA...

Woodberry Packaging acquires Medica and Curtis

WOODBERRY Packaging has announced that it has acquired Medica Packaging and F.G. Curtis. The deal for the two long-established British packaging manufacturers will see the...

Automate UK appoints new chief executive officer

AUTOMATE UK has announced the appointment of Dan Thombs as its news chief executive officer, succeeding Peter Williamson who has taken on the role...

Currency volatility sees UK food and drink profits slashed

CURRENCY volatility is 'hitting profits hard' in the food and drink (F&D) sector, a new report by Lumon Corporate has warned. According to The FX...
Andreas Birmoser

Pro Carton appoints new president

PRO Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers, has appointed Andreas Birmoser as its new president. The executive VP, cartonboard at Stora Enso,...
Takayo Motegi (left) and Dave Tiso

Ishida Europe confirms appointment of new MD

ISHIDA Europe has appointed Takayo Motegi as its new MD, succeeding Dave Tiso who has led the business since 2015. Takayo Motegi brings over 30...
Steve Chappell, Antalis

Antalis strengthens premium packaging focus with senior appointment

ANTALIS Packaging has announced the appointment of Steve Chappell as business development manager – premium packaging. The role has been created to support the growth...
Berlin Packaging and BlueSky acquisition

Berlin Packaging expands UK presence with BlueSky acquisition

BERLIN Packaging has completed the acquisition of BlueSky, a UK-based company that specialises in packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, beauty, personal care, home...