Reusable packaging provider names new UK and Ireland MD

REUSABLE packaging specialist Tosca has appointed Indy Obhi as the new MD, UK and Ireland. Reporting directly to EMEA president Dan Lee, his chief...
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FBCA to champion role of beverage cartons in building a sustainable future

THE Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) has been formed following a merger of ACE and EXTR:ACT. The association is dedicated to advancing beverage cartons...

Berlin Packaging completes latest acquisition

BERLIN Packaging has completed the acquisition of Alpack Limited, a family-owned food packaging supplier based in Dublin. Founded in 1988 by Tony Lord, Alpack is...

Digital DRS specialist appoints new chief financial officer

POLYTAG, the business behind new technology supporting digital deposit return schemes, has appointed Steve Dawson as chief financial officer (CFO). Dawson, who Polytag said brings...

Cartor Security Printers acquired by Spectra Systems

CARTOR Security Printers has been acquired by Spectra Systems Corporation, a specialist in machine-readable banknote authentication, brand protection technologies and gaming security software. The acquisition...

SIG confirms multi-million pound investment in new tech facility

SIG has announced the business is investing €12 million in a pilot plant of its new Tech Center Europe, which will be located close...

DS Smith names new group property director

PACKAGING giant DS Smith has appointed Matthew Stone as group property director, succeeding Steve Cook who has retired after 27 years at the firm. A...

KM Packaging names new business unit director

KM Packaging has appointed Stephen Upton to the role of business unit director to support its growth plans this year. The flexible packaging and lidding...

Businesses urged to get ready now for new tax

AHEAD of the introduction of the Plastic Packaging Tax in April 2022, Southgate Packaging is urging businesses to take the necessary steps to prepare...

Trade body warns ‘latte levy’ will disproportionally impact lower-income consumers

A trade body has warned that there is 'inadequate' evidence to show that the Scottish Government's proposed tax on single-use cups will meet the...