Jenton Group at PPMA 2019

Jenton secures patent for new style valve bag

JENTON International has announced it has been granted a European patent for its method of manufacturing a new type of valve bag. The heat sealed...

Sensor apps help maintain distancing requirements

SICK has developed two new sensor apps to help comply with distancing measures in working and public spaces. The SICK PeopleCounter is based on a...

Xeikon appoints new head of sales for IDERA

XEIKON has appointed Jens Henrik Osmundsen to the newly created role of head of corrugated sales for the EMEA region. The aim of the role...

Ball finalises Rexam acquisition

BALL Corporation has become the largest manufacturer of beverage cans in the world after completing a $6.1 billion acquisition of Rexam PLC. The company also...

Avanti appoints new sales manager

CHRIS Reynolds has been promoted to the role of sales manager at Avanti Conveyors. After working in the building services engineering sector, he joined Avanti in...

Open house event to showcase automation innovation

PRINT finishing equipment manufacturer, A B Graphic International (ABG), has announced plans to hold a UK automation open house event at its Bridlington head...

Machinery manufacturer expands team at start of milestone year

PACKAGING machinery manufacturer GIC has started its 40th year in business by strengthening its team. The company, which designs and builds vertical form, fill and...
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Autopack buys Nottingham namesake

AUTOPACK has bought Nottingham-based designer and manufacturer of bespoke bag filling and handling equipment, Autopak Machinery. The company said that the move furthers its capabilities in...

Charpak moves up a gear with automotive appointment

THERMOFORMED packaging firm Charpak has appointed Niall Johanson to head up its business in the automotive sector and within complex manufacturing supply chains. Niall brings...

Buyer found for Renfrew-based spirits label manufacturer

A buyer has been secured for an 'at-risk' spirits label manufacturer, administrator FRP Advisory has confirmed. Michelle Elliot and Callum Carmichael of FRP were appointed...