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....

Irish eyes are smiling on Needham Group

NEEDHAM Group has announced it has strengthened its position in Ireland after merging with long-standing distributor Advanced Coding Solutions (ACS) to create Needham Coding Ireland...

Long-standing flexible packaging firms agree merger

MERCURY Packaging and CPS Flexible Ltd have agreed a merger to form a flexible packaging firm with a combined turnover of around £16 million. The...

Huhtamaki acquires majority stake in Irish paper cup specialist

HUHTAMAKI has announced it has acquired 70% of Irish paper cup manufacturer CupPrint for 22 million Euros. The deal, Huhtamaki said, would give the firm access...
Esther Bussell, new Key Account Sales Manager

Plastic pallet specialist adds to senior team

Goplasticpallets.com has appointed Esther Bussell to the role of key account sales manager. Esther, who has worked in the pallet industry for over 13 years, will work...

Lab investment boosts remote packaging design options

MACFARLANE Packaging has revealed that customers can now work remotely with designers and receive instantly produced prototypes, following new investment at the company’s Innovation...
Household bottles and containers

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...
Pitreavie Cumbernauld factory

Packaging manufacturer invests over £1 million at Cumbernauld facility

PITREAVIE Packaging has confirmed it has invested over £1 million at its Cumbernauld production site in response to growing customer demand. The corrugated packaging manufacturer...

Xampla confirms double appointment in response to materials demand

XAMPLA has bolstered its food and drink expertise with two new hires to support the development of its applications, including spray coatings. Hannah Pearse joins...
Frances Busby

KM Packaging celebrates 40-year milestone

FLEXIBLE packaging specialist KM Packaging has been reflecting on 40 years of delivering solutions across sectors including fresh produce, ambient, chilled and frozen convenience...