Chancellor confirms changes to furlough scheme
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that, from August, employers will have to start sharing the cost of the furlough scheme.
While the scheme will...
BPF webinars to explore plastics sector hot topics
THE British Plastics Federation has announced the launch of more free webinars exploring issues that are crucial to the plastics sector.
On May 19, Brexit...
Furlough scheme extended until end of October
THE Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until the end of October, meaning furloughed workers will continue to receive 80% of their salary...
Macfarlane expects to remain profitable despite reduced activity levels
MACFARLANE Group has said it expects to remain profitable this year but due to the current uncertainty and concerns around the pace of the...
Food pack manufacturer invests in north east site
FOOD packaging manufacturer PFF Packaging Group has invested in new extrusion measuring systems on the lines at its production site in Washington, Tyne and...
Packaging machinery manufacturer hails ‘best ever’ quarter
PACKAGING machinery specialist GIC has reported its best ever first quarter.
The company, which produces vertical form fill and seal machines, revealed it has seen...
International trade recognition for packaging business
ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions is celebrating after being honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade.
Patrt of the Italian Laminazione Sottile...
New stats highlight ‘resilience’ of aerosol sector
NEW figures have revealed by the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) show that 1.521 billion cans were filled in 2019, representing a small drop...
Cullen invest in corrugate packaging technology
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GLASGOW-based Cullen are an eco-friendly packaging manufacturer, specialising in moulded pulp and corrugate packaging.
Following a £2million investment in their moulded pulp facility, including a...
KM Packaging appoints business development manager
KM Packaging has appointed Pete Ford as business development manager.
The firm, which specialises in lidding films and flexible packaging, said he will have responsibility for growing sales...
