Transcend Packaging acquires assets of BioStraw
PAPER straw manufacturing specialist Transcend Packaging has announced the acquisition of Leeds-based BioStraw Ltd’s assets.
Known for biodegradable paper straw manufacturing, BioStraw will transfer its...
Tray manufacturer launches new ‘user-friendly and engaging’ website
ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has unveiled its new website, described as incorporating the latest web development technologies and new features.
The layout...
Paramount names new operations boss
Darren Bull has been appointed operations manager at Paramount Packaging Systems.
The firm, which is the exclusive distributor of Fuji Machinery Company’s horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal...
API Group finalises AMP acquisition
API Group has completed the acquisition of the manufacturing assets and business of Amsterdam Metallized Products (AMP).
Founded more than 50 years ago, API said...
HMRC urges businesses to get ready for new plastic packaging tax
HMRC has published a policy paper detailing how businesses should prepare for the impending plastic packaging tax.
The new tax, which is to take effect...
Avanti makes its mark with Made in Britain membership
AVANTI Conveyors has announced it has been accredited as a member of Made in Britain.
The firm said its adoption of the official, protected mark...
Autopack joins distribution network of PET blow moulding machinery specialist
AUTOPACK has been appointed UK and Ireland distribution partner to SIDE, a Barcelona-based manufacturer of PET blow moulding machinery.
The move is said to open...
Packaging business adds to senior management team with new global marketing lead
PARKSONS Packaging, a folding carton group of companies headquartered in India, has appointed Malcolm Farnan as executive VP of global marketing based in the...
Dantex aims to emerge from pandemic ‘stronger’
DANTEX Group has revealed how the business aims to emerge stronger from the Covid-19 pandemic, with the business currently 'channeling its activities into preparing...
Packaging stakeholders give mixed response to chancellor’s autumn budget
CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves' autumn budget contained a number of announcements of relevance to the packaging industry.
Of particular note was the increase to the Plastic...
