James_Causebrook and Peter Williamson

Automate UK confirms appointment of Peter Williamson as new chair

TRADE association Automate UK has appointed Peter Williamson as its new chairman, succeeding James Causebrook who stepped down having reached the end of his...
Malcolm Morrison on left with Philip Wilson on right

Inverclyde printing firm appoints prominent businessman as non-executive director

AN Inverclyde printing company has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of a prominent Scottish business figure as a non-executive director. Port Glasgow-based Love...
Cartonpack Group and FIMAT

Cartonpack Group acquires majority stake in FIMAT

CARTONPACK Group, a provider of multi-material food packaging, has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in FIMAT, a producer of cardboard packaging for...
Katherine White and Mike Boswell

Plastribution confirms changes to senior leadership team

PLASTICS raw materials distributor Plastribution has announced plans for major changes to the firm's senior leadership team. Current commercial director Katherine White will become MD,...
New Falconer manufacturing facility

Falconer expansion plans gather pace with opening of second facility

CARTON manufacturer Falconer has increased capacity with the opening of a second manufacturing facility. Located a short distance from Falconer’s existing site in West Yorkshire,...

Mackie’s of Scotland appoints new head of engineering

MACKIE'S of Scotland has announced the appointment of a new head of engineering amidst its continued expansion across the UK. Barry Swan joins the Aberdeenshire...
Veronica Chambers

Croxsons appoints new quality & technical manager

GLASS packaging firm Croxsons has appointed Veronica Chambers as quality & technical manager. Veronica has over 10 years of experience in the drinks and packaging...
Waitrose store

Waitrose shopper survey reveals desire for food with a story

SHOPPERS are increasingly looking for food with a story, the Waitrose Food and Drink Report 2024 has revealed. The retailer surveyed over 3,200 of its...
Macfarlane Group

Macfarlane ‘responding effectively’ to market headwinds

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has announced it anticipates the group’s financial performance for 2024 will be 'broadly in line' with its full-year expectations. The...
DS Smith Hungary investment

DS Smith ramps up eastern Europe expansion plans with €34.4m Hungary investment

DS Smith has announced a €34.4 million investment in its Hungary operations, supported by the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency. The move will enhance the company’s...