Bosch seeks new owner for its packaging machinery business

BOSCH Group has announced plans to sell its packaging business after "intensively and thoroughly considering all its strategic options". The business will look for a...

Strapping specialist names new UK sales boss

ROB Toolen has been appointed sales manager for UK and northern Europe at strapping specialist Mosca Direct. The promotion, which Mosca said was part of...
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Xampla ramps up global strategy with senior hires and promotions

XAMPLA has announced it has strengthened its team with two new hires and two director-level promotions as it gears up for a global commercialisation...

Elanders eyes further growth after Spreckley acquisition

ELANDERS UK is eyeing up expansion opportunities after acquiring neck tag and label specialist Spreckley Limited for an undisclosed sum. The print and packaging company said...

Acquisition adds to Tetra Pak’s cheese technology portfolio

Tetra Pak has announced the acquisition of Wisconsin-based Johnson Industries International, a manufacturer of equipment and lines to produce mozzarella cheese. Tetra Pak said the...

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...

Coding and marking equipment specialist strengthens senior team

CODING and marking equipment manufacturer Macsa ID UK has promoted Tom Steele to the role of sales director. Stepping up from his position as technical...

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...

ATS posts ‘record’ quarter as investment pays off for business

ADVANCED Tooling Systems UK (ATS), an engineering service provider which recently launched its packaging machinery division, has posted 'record' sales of £2.35 million 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...