John Lewis

John Lewis Partnership’s first half results ‘significantly impacted’ by EPR

JOHN Lewis Partnership has said that the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging levy has 'significantly impacted' its first half results. The organisation, which includes Waitrose,...
New Prism eLogistics website

Prism eLogistics unveils new website following period of growth

PRISM eLogistics has launched a new website designed to give customers easier access to its growing services and expertise. The site offers a 'streamlined' experience...
Stewart MacRae

McLaren appoints two non-execs and a new financial director

MCLAREN Packaging Group has appointed two non-executive directors - Stewart MacRae and Alasdair Miller - and promoted Andrew Rennie to the role of finance...
GIC directors Luke Murphy and Andy Beal

GIC secures manufacturing future for Cotswold Mechanical weighers

GIC has bought the intellectual property, stock, and spare parts inventory of Cotswold Mechanical Ltd, which went into liquidation earlier this year. The move means...
Cepac expansion details

Cepac to start work on £53m investment plans

PERFORMANCE packaging specialist Cepac has revealed it is embarking on a three-year investment in developing its physical footprint in the north of England. With over £53...
Nexus machinery

Nexus Packaging announces second phase of expansion of Glasgow facility

NEXUS Packaging has announced the second phase of expansion at its advanced blow moulding facility in Glasgow. The manufacturer of industrial plastic containers' 57,000 sq....
Sean Cushion, LPR

LPR appoints new regional manager for the UK & Ireland

EUROPEAN pallet pooling specialist, LPR-La Palette Rouge, recently appointed Sean Cushion as its regional manager UK & Ireland. The role will see Sean lead the...
Marc Ioannidis

OMRON confirms new general manager for UK & Ireland

OMRON Industrial Automation Europe has announced the appointment of Marc Ioannidis as general manager UK & Ireland, succeeding Sam Tilley who has become general...
Group shot

Autopack buys Nottingham namesake

AUTOPACK has bought Nottingham-based designer and manufacturer of bespoke bag filling and handling equipment, Autopak Machinery. The company said that the move furthers its capabilities in...

Xampla to accelerate innovation following $14 million investment

AN injection of $14 million in private capital is set to accelerate UK materials innovation company Xampla’s mission to replace single-use plastics with alternatives...