James Cropper appoints chief operations officer to accelerate growth

JAMES Cropper has announced the appointment of Richard Broadhead as chief operations officer for paper and packaging. Richard will have leadership responsibility for all elements...

Council raises concerns over deposit return scheme

ARGYLL and Bute Council has called on the Scottish Government to take 'urgent' action to address concerns regarding the introduction of its deposit return...

Scottish Government confirms extra support for businesses

THE Scottish Government has revealed details of a further £220 million of grants being made available for businesses, including the recently self-employed, to help...
SIG production plant China

SIG to build second Chinese production facility

SIG has announced investment further investment in the Asia-Pacific region in the shape of a second production plant in Suzhou, China
Michael McSorley

Pharmaceutical packaging supplier names new MD

PHARMACEUTICAL packaging provider Origin has announced the appointment of Michael McSorley as its new managing director. He joins Origin after serving as head of business...

Paper packaging specialist begins major programme to upgrade mill

MONDI is embarking on a project to upgrade its Dynäs pulp and paper mill in Sweden. The aim is to increase efficiency and improve the...
Ian Heskins

GWP director retires after 34 years with the business

IAN Heskins, the former new business development director of Wiltshire-based packaging firm GWP Group, is retiring after 34 years with the business. Ian was apart...

Corrugated manufacturer presses ahead with expansion plans

CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer Durham Box has revealed that a period of growth has resulted in the firm expanding its factory and investing in equipment...
David Stirling

Macfarlane Group appoints David Stirling as non-executive director

THE board of Macfarlane Group PLC has announced the appointment of David Stirling as a non-executive director with effect from 1 January 2025, following...
Amy Gray

Eco Flexibles adds key account manager

ECO Flexibles has appointed Amy Gray as key account manager, as the packaging specialist continues to expand its footprint. Amy has spent the past six...