Global bioplastics sector continues to rise

THE global bioplastics industry is expected to grow by 50% over the coming years despite the low oil price, according to new research. The results...

Esko and Fiery announce plans to extend advanced digital print tech and packaging workflow

ESKO and Fiery have announced a new technology partnership to develop innovative solutions that advance digital print technologies and packaging workflows. The announcement, made at...

Dantex Group appoints new CEO

BENJAMIN Danon will become CEO of Dantex Group at the start of January. He succeeds his father Richard, who is taking up the role 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...

Seafood firm’s £30m investment to lead to ‘significant’ packaging cost savings

WORK is underway on a new £30 million project in Peterhead which will lead to 'significant' savings in packaging costs for Denholm Seafoods. The investment,...

Worth the Waite: APEAL elects new president

TONY Waite has been appointed the new president of APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging. The sales director for packaging at Tata...

Scottish packaging specialist confirms four-day working week for staff

THE UPAC Group is set to formalise a four-day working week for employees after 'extensive' research found no evidence of any drop in productivity. The...
Mike Revell

Mike Revell elected executive chair of the Foodservice Packaging Association

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has announced Mike Revell, MD of the Socius Network, as the organisation's new executive chair. The result was very close,...
Hakan Bicak, Croxsons

Croxsons appoints new European business development manager

GLASS packaging supplier Croxsons has appointed Hakan Bicak as business development manager - Europe. In this role, he will be tasked with strengthening Croxsons' presence...
Berry Global's Steinfeld factory in Germany

Berry increases NorDiVent production capacity with new conversion line

BERRY Global Group's European business has made a multi-million-euro investment in the commissioning of a new conversion line at its Steinfeld factory in Germany. The...