Barber appointed new PPMA chairman

THE PPMA Group of Associations has announced the appointment of David Barber as its new chairman. Barber, who was elected to the PPMA board of...

Macfarlane hails resilient trading performance

MACFARLANE Group has reported a 'more resilient than previously anticipated' Q2 sales performance. In a trading update, the protective packaging specialist revealed total revenue is...
Cartonpack Group and FIMAT

Cartonpack Group acquires majority stake in FIMAT

CARTONPACK Group, a provider of multi-material food packaging, has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in FIMAT, a producer of cardboard packaging for...
Shane Monkman

Environmental consultancy appoints new packaging lead

ENVIRONMENTAL and sustainability consultancy Eunomia has appointed Shane Monkman as its new packaging lead. Shane has worked in the packaging arena for a quarter-of-a-century and...

KM Packaging appoints new MD after switching to employee ownership model

FLEXIBLE packaging and lidding films specialist KM Packaging has confirmed the appointment of Frances Busby as managing director. Frances took up her position in July....

Cepac confirms corrugated box factory expansion

Cepac has announced a £2 million expansion of its site at Rawcliffe Bridge in East Yorkshire. The move follows the corrugated packaging producer's recent £1...

SIG commits to increasing representation of women in senior roles

SIG has announced plans to increase representation of women in leadership roles from 18% to 30% by the year 2025. The firm said the move...

VOID Technologies appoints industry stalwart as chief technology advisor

MATERIAL sciences company VOID Technologies has appointed Dr Barry A. Morris as chief technology advisor as part of its mission to accelerate the transition...
Barr looks on bright side after profits dip

Barr looks on bright side after profits dip

DESPITE difficult market conditions, poor summer weather and intense competition in the soft drinks market, AG Barr increased turnover by 4.9% to £130m for...

Contract packing specialist increases capacity with new home

CONTRACT packing and fulfilment specialist The Finishing Line is moving to new premises in October, in a move described as marking a new era...