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Macfarlane encouraged by trading progress in first half of 2026

MACFARLANE Group has released its interim results for the first half of 2026, which reveal a 2% rise in revenue to £148.9 million and...
Suzie Dekker

Connected packaging specialist adds to senior team

POLYTAG has appointed data-led platform and consumer engagement expert Suzie Dekker as business development manager, as the business continues its growth in the connected...
Matthew Howarth, Customer Growth Manager, Croxsons

Glass packaging business strengthens commercial team with senior hire

GLASS packaging manufacturer Croxsons has appointed Matthew Howarth as customer growth manager. Matthew joins the company following the recent launch of its 'Rightweight’ glass packaging...
Dean Milburn

Durham Box appoints operations manager

CORRUGATED cardboard packaging company Durham Box has announced the appointment of Dean Milburn as operations manager. He will lead the company's operational strategy, with responsibility...

Endoline Automation to debut expanded robotic capabilities at PPMA

ENDOLINE Automation is to debut its expanded robotics capabilities at the PPMA Show 2026 in September. The specialist in end-of-line packaging machinery said the new...

Safeguard investigation launched into Britain’s PET imports

THE Trade Remedies Authority has launched a safeguard investigation into imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Representing the first safeguard case that the TRA has opened...
Progroup's Ellesmere Port site

Progroup and Zeus agree UK packaging park partnership

CONTAINERBOARD and corrugated sheetboard manufacturer Progroup and Zeus Packaging have agreed a partnership at Progroup's Ellesmere Port site in the UK, with production scheduled to start...
Speidel Verpackungen headquarters

Antalis completes acquisition of German packaging business

ANTALIS has completed the acquisition of Speidel Verpackungen, a German manufacturer of custom-made packaging solutions. Founded in 1981, Speidel Verpackungen is based in Baden-Württemberg, employs...
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Follmann strengthens UK presence with FIA UK diamond partnership

WATER-based printing ink specialist Follmann has strengthened its presence in the UK flexible packaging market by becoming a diamond partner of the Flexographic Industry...
Keith Williams, Aura Global

Packaging consultancy appoints director of software engineering

PACKAGING consultancy Aura Global has announced the appointment of Keith Williams as director of software engineering in a bid to strengthen its technology and...