Events align to create perfect storm for sectors

THE dual challenges of Brexit and climate change have come together to cause a “major impact” to the food industry and the supply of...
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Conveyor specialist strengthens sales team

MANUFACTURER Avanti Conveyors has appointed Nigel Avison as key account manager for the UK and Ireland. He has spent 30 years working in the materials...

New guide offers advice on managing cash flow

A free guide to help small businesses manage cash flow during the Covid-19 crisis has been published by the Chartered Institute of Credit Management...

Macfarlane hails ‘robust’ financial performance in second half of 2020

MACFARLANE Group has announced that group sales revenue and pre-tax profits for the 2nd half of the year to date is ahead of the same...

Tennent’s to remove 100 million plastic rings from lager cans

TENNENT'S is poised to remove 100 million plastic rings from its lager cans by 2022 following a £7 million investment in packaging equipment at Wellpark...

Smurfit Kappa confirms €24 million investment project

SMURFIT Kappa has unveiled plans to invest €24 million in a project to expand its corrugated plant in Rethel, France. The packaging giant explained that...

Narrowing the gap: manufacturer sees scope for UK growth

South African-headquartered Narrowtex is looking to grow its presence in the UK market through the company’s selection of narrow fabrics. Chris Fell, general manager,...

OMRON retains place on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

OMRON Corporation has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), for the fifth year in a row. The DJSI is a...

Luxury packaging business appoints new operations director

LUXURY packaging manufacturer Pusterla Pollards has announced the appointment of Ken Kelly as the company's new operations director. He joins the business after a long...

Macfarlane records ‘solid’ half-year interim results

MACFARLANE Group has released its interim results for the first half of 2022, which show a 14% rise in revenue to £139.2 million compared...