Operator announced for Scotland and wider UK’s deposit return schemes
UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd (UK DMO) has been announced as the operator of the deposit return schemes for single-use plastic and metal drinks...
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...
New stats highlight ‘resilience’ of aerosol sector
NEW figures have revealed by the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) show that 1.521 billion cans were filled in 2019, representing a small drop...
Industrial Physics appoints new chief commercial officer
INDUSTRIAL Physics, a packaging, product and material test and inspection provider, has appointed Dan Rinehart as chief commercial officer.
He will be responsible for the...
Antalis signs binding agreement to acquire Club Groupe
ANTALIS has signed a binding agreement to acquire Club Groupe, Digital Printing France and Technical Digital Printing (TDP).
Club Groupe operates in the visual communication...
Foil tray manufacturer appoints new MD
ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has appointed James Knight to the newly created role of managing director.
He takes on responsibility for the...
BCMPA appoints new membership & marketing director
EMMA Verkaik has been appointed membership & marketing director at the BCMPA (Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics).
Since joining the team as...
BCMPA urges chancellor not to hit SMEs with tax rises
THE BCMPA has urged UK chancellor Rachel Reeves not to hit SMEs with tax rises or red tape in the upcoming autumn budget.
The association’s...
New partnership brings Stratus-faction for Parkside
PARKSIDE has confirmed it has entered into a new partnership with French packaging specialist Stratus Packaging.
Stratus is a manufacturer and distributor of packaging solutions...
Carton manufacturer introduces four-day working week option for staff
CARTON manufacturer Falconer has announced the switch to a four-day working week for its team.
The firm explained that the new model allows team members...
