Scott Group expansion plans gather pace with new acquisition
DUNFERMLINE-based Scott Group has announced the acquisition of Yorkshire pallet and packaging specialist Whirlowdale Trading Co (WTC). Scott Group has three..
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RPC unveils foam modelling studio
RPC’s design team has built a new foam modelling studio, which the firm said will allow it to quickly make and test mock-ups of packs before release..
Turn up the volume: Kayfoam acquisition helps Caledonian Industries grow
DIVERSIFICATION is a word we often hear firms mention in the context of business strategy. Common sense dictates that putting all your eggs in one basket can..
Peebles bottling firm gears up for expansion
PROVIDER of bottling and packaging solutions Evolution BPS is set to further expand its team this year by taking on its first engineering apprentice. The..
Cepac confirms corrugated box factory expansion
Cepac has announced a £2 million expansion of its site at Rawcliffe Bridge in East Yorkshire. The move follows the corrugated packaging producer’s..
PSE launches northern venture
PACKAGING Services Europe (PSE) has opened a new facility in Leeds, which will create up to 25 jobs. The provider of reusable transit packaging has invested..
Heanue named new chairman of Picon
GERARD Heanue has been elected the new chairman of Picon, the confederation supporting UK printing industry manufacturers and suppliers. Mr Heanue, the..
Irish eyes are smiling on Needham Group
NEEDHAM Group has announced it has strengthened its position in Ireland after merging with long-standing distributor Advanced Coding Solutions (ACS) to create..
Strapping specialist names new UK sales boss
ROB Toolen has been appointed sales manager for UK and northern Europe at strapping specialist Mosca Direct. The promotion, which Mosca said was part of an..
Golding hands over the baton at TCL Packaging
MARK Clayton has joined TCL Packaging as managing director designate. The former managing director of Petlon Polymers has made the move following the news..
