Cullen makes senior design appointment to meet soaring demand for sustainable solutions

CULLEN has appointed a new design manager to help meet rising demand for its sustainable packaging solutions. The Scottish firm has hired Adam Troy to...

International trade recognition for packaging business

ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions is celebrating after being honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade. Patrt of the Italian Laminazione Sottile...
Brian O’Sullivan, Zeus Group

Zeus Group ramps up growth strategy with double acquisition

ZEUS Group has completed the acquisitions of Empire Tapes, a UK-based manufacturer of specialist adhesive tapes, and Rio Tinto Plásticos, a Spanish distributor and manufacturer...
Vanden Staff, Whittlesey, Peterborough

Vanden Recycling names new business development manager

PAUL Scott has been appointed business development manager at Vanden Recycling with a remit to target the thermoforming and vacuum forming sectors

YPS event marks 45 years in business

YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) recently celebrated the firm's 45th anniversary and raised over £3,000 in charitable donations for hospices in the West Yorkshire area. Around...
Barr looks on bright side after profits dip

Barr looks on bright side after profits dip

DESPITE difficult market conditions, poor summer weather and intense competition in the soft drinks market, AG Barr increased turnover by 4.9% to £130m for...
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Ardagh Glass Packaging launches transformation initiative

ARDAGH Glass Packaging (AGP) has launched a new initiative designed to transform its business, enhance its competitive position, and secure long-term success in the...
Gary Steen, Craig Crooks, and Emma McCartney, Beatson Clark

Beatson Clark strengthens sales and marketing team with triple appointment

GLASS packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has announced three new appointments to its sales and marketing team. Gary Steen has joined as sales & marketing director,...

Flexographic industry trade body confirms rebrand

THE European Flexographic Industry Association has confirmed it has changed its name to Flexographic Industry Association UK as part of a rebranding exercise. The announcement...

Macfarlane Group reports ‘good’ sales growth in first half of 2021

MACFARLANE Group has published its interim results for the first six months of 2021, which revealed that sales grew by 26.5% to £133.5 million...