JD Wetherspoon faces £2.4m extended producer responsibility costs

EXTENDED producer responsibility tax is to cost JD Wetherspoon £2.4 million in the current year, the pub group has revealed in its annual accounts. The...

ULMA Packaging UK appoints new business manager

JAMES Couldwell has been promoted to the role of business manager for ULMA Packaging UK for the south of England. ULMA said James, who was...
Sverre Stenbom (Left), Darren Chandler (Right), and RobotGrader Team (Back)

Ishida completes acquisition of RobotGrader AB

ISHIDA has announced the acquisition of Swedish robotics automation specialist, RobotGrader AB. The move marks a strategic expansion of Ishida’s automation capabilities, enabling protein processors...

Cullen invest in corrugate packaging technology

ADVERTORIAL 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...

Makro adds to senior team as business celebrates first decade in the UK

MAKRO Labelling is celebrating the firm's first decade in the UK with a name change and a new senior appointment. The new name of Makro...

Dantex confirms expansion of technical centre to boost virtual demonstrations

DANTEX Group has revealed that the success of its virtual equipment demonstrations in the pastier has led to the expansion of the firm's technical...

Arla to boost packaging facilities following £25m investment in UK site

ARLA has announced that 50 new jobs are to be created following a £25 million investment at its Yorkshire base. The firm revealed that a...

Coveris completes £3m ‘transformation’ project at labels facility

PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has confirmed completion of a two-year 'transformation' project at its Cramlington labels facility in Northumberland. The twin facility has had over £3...

ULMA appoints new regional sales chief for Scotland and Northern Ireland

BILL Anderson has been appointed regional sales manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland at ULMA Packaging UK. Bill, who has enjoyed a 38-year career in...

Macfarlane snaps up German protective packaging specialist

MACFARLANE Group has announced the acquisition of German-headquartered protective packaging business PackMann Gesellschaft für Verpackungen und Dienstleistungen mbH. The firm described the move as being...