24/7 conversion brings packaging sector jobs boost
AUTOMATED Packaging Systems’ has announced that its in-house converting process is now running 24/7.
The business said this is enabling the company to meet greater...
New acquisition strengthens Macfarlane’s growth plans
MACFARLANE Group has announced the acquisition of the business of Teesside-based Armagrip Limited.
The firm said the move is in line with its strategy of building...
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...
Senior leadership team completes MBO at DataLase
CODING and marking specialist DataLase has announced the business has been the subject of a management buyout (MBO) after the current leadership acquired full independence of...
UPAC Group confirms launch of new division
THE UPAC Group has announced the launch of a new division called We-Pac in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The firm, which has facilities in Glasgow,...
Flexible packaging firm confirms trio of new board members
FLEXIBLE packaging specialist Parkside has appointed three new board members in a move described as adding almost 100 years of industry experience to the...
Mondi opens new ISTA-certified performance lab
PACKAGING and paper specialist Mondi has opened a new ISTA-certified laboratory in the Czech Republic, equipped with testing equipment that enables full simulation of...
Garçon Wines launches packaging spin off
GARÇON Wines is spinning off the packaging elements of the business under the new name of Packamama.
Inspired by the goddess Pachamama, the firm said...
Xampla adds to senior team with double appointment
XAMPLA, which creates natural alternatives to single-use plastic, has appointed Sabina Burmester as head of engineering and Scott Thompson as head of R&D.
The moves...
Deliveroo makes £2.5m investment in packaging
DELIVEROO has launched a new £2.5 million packaging fund to subsidise the cost all environmentally friendly packaging items from its packaging store.
The scheme will...
