The Can Makers appoints new chairman

TRADE body The Can Makers has announced the appointment of its new chairman. Marcel Arsand has been named to chair the organisation, which represents drinks...

Industrial Physics tipped for further growth following acquisition by KKR

INDUSTRIAL Physics, a packaging, product, and material test and inspection provider, has announced its acquisition by investment funds managed by KKR from Union Park...
Packed Up Co-Founder Samantha Wright, Hub Packaging Chief Financial Officer Lee McDowell, Packed Up Co-Founder Sean McConochie & Hub Packaging Chief Operating Officer Martin Smyth

Aberdeen-based Packed Up acquired by Northern Irish packaging supplier

ABERDEEN-based Packed Up has been acquired by Northern Irish supplier Hub Packaging for an undisclosed sum. The deal is set to see investment in Packed...

Loma names new Scottish regional sales manager

IAN Hogg has been appointed regional sales manager for Scotland at Loma systems. The manufacturer of metal detectors, checkweighers and X-ray equipment for the food...

Macfarlane revenues and profits up after ‘positive’ start to 2021

GLASGOW-headquartered Macfarlane Group has revealed in a trading update that turnover for the first quarter of 2021 is up by 15%, with profits 'well ahead'...

UK-headquartered firm secures £123.9m investment

UK-headquartered Plastic Energy has received investment of £123.9 million from three separate companies. The chemical recycling firm offers a 'sustainable solution' to preventing plastic pollution,...

Tesco partners with Faerch to launch fully circular packaging solution

TESCO is recycling used plastic food trays into packaging to create a fully circular packaging solution for its range of core chilled ready meals. The...

CV Labels invests in ninth ABG machine as leadership passes to next generation

A B Graphic International (ABG) has marked a significant milestone in its long-standing relationship with CV Labels. The Irvine-based label printing specialist has added two...

Woodberry Packaging acquires Medica and Curtis

WOODBERRY Packaging has announced that it has acquired Medica Packaging and F.G. Curtis. The deal for the two long-established British packaging manufacturers will see the...
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...