BCMPA appoints new membership & marketing director

EMMA Verkaik has been appointed membership & marketing director at the BCMPA (Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics). Since joining the team as...

Antalis appoints UK packaging director

NICK Thompson has been appointed packaging director UK at Antalis to help drive future growth and innovation. For the past seven years he was supply...

DS Smith appoints new UK & Ireland packaging division MD

DS Smith has announced the appointment of Paul Clarke as its new managing director within its UK and Ireland's packaging division. The company said Mr...

Disposable vape ban would not reduce littering warns federation

THE Federation of Independent Retailers has warned that a ban on disposable vapes would not reduce littering and would instead fuel the black market. Local...

Trade associations align to form joint European organisation

AUTOMATE UK has aligned with a collection of European trade associations to found a federation dedicated to influencing policy around the key challenges impacting...

Plea launched to help Ukrainian packaging professionals find jobs in UK sector

AN appeal has been launched for help in creating a dedicated website which would enable Ukrainian packaging professionals to find jobs in the sector...
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Follmann strengthens UK presence with FIA UK diamond partnership

WATER-based printing ink specialist Follmann has strengthened its presence in the UK flexible packaging market by becoming a diamond partner of the Flexographic Industry...

Durham Box appoints new general manager to boost expansion plans

CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer Durham Box has announced the appointment of Steve Dowbekin as general manager. The move is part of the firm's expansion plans. With...

CKF appoints new technical sales manager

ROBOTICS and automation specialist CKF Systems has appointed Steve Spencer as technical sales manager. CKF said he brings over 30 years' industry knowledge to the...

Closures producer appoints new CEO

GUALA Closures, a producer of closures for spirits, wines, water and beverages, has announced that Gabriele Del Torchio, currently chairman and CEO, will remain...