L-R: Massimiliano Milletti; Wayne Kedward; and Jonathon Stewart

Autopack and Weightpack agree strategic partnership

UK manufacturers have been tipped to benefit from a new strategic partnership between Autopack and Italian equipment specialist Weightpack, which will bring net weight...
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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...
Liz Smith. Eco Flexibles

Eco Flexibles appoints new QSHE manager

ECO Flexibles has announced the appointment of Liz Smith as QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety and Environment) manager. Liz has over two decades of experience in...
Martin Kersh

Martin Kersh appointed joint CEO of the Packaging Federation

MARTIN Kersh, the executive director of the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA), is set to take on the role of joint CEO of the Packaging...
John Lewis

John Lewis Partnership’s first half results ‘significantly impacted’ by EPR

JOHN Lewis Partnership has said that the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging levy has 'significantly impacted' its first half results. The organisation, which includes Waitrose,...
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Waitrose shopper survey reveals desire for food with a story

SHOPPERS are increasingly looking for food with a story, the Waitrose Food and Drink Report 2024 has revealed. The retailer surveyed over 3,200 of its...
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Independent corrugated specialist continues to invest in the future

SHEARD Packaging operates one of the largest corrugated case manufacturing plants in the UK, producing over 175 million square metres of corrugated board annually. The...

Hughes ‘seals’ new role at machinery specialist

SEALPAC UK has appointed Tom Hughes to the role of sales manager for the Midlands and southern England. A master butcher by trade, Tom's previous...

Ishida Europe strengthens Scottish presence

  Kelly McCabe has been named Scottish regional sales manager for Ishida Europe. Ishida said she will provide "ongoing support" for the firm's existing Scottish customer...

Firm warns ‘demand is outstripping capacity’ in UK carton industry

MANAGING director of New Vision Packaging (NVP), Stephen Shortland, has warned that 'demand is outstripping capacity' in the UK carton industry. The firm - which...