L-R: Luis Astorqui (KOEX); Brian O'Sullivan (Zeus); and Sebastian Perez (KOEX)

Zeus Packaging Group acquires KOEX Packaging Solutions

ZEUS Packaging Group has announced the acquisition of Spain-headquartered premium packaging business KOEX Packaging Solutions. The move strengthens the group's capabilities in specialty, luxury retail,...

OMRON adds industrial automation specialist to senior team

OMRON Corporation has appointed Dr. Lucian Dold as senior general manager for global account business development. Dr. Dold, who has over 30 years' experience in...

Scottish Government announces Brexit contingency plans

THE Scottish Government has announced contingency plans to cope with the 'damaging impacts' of Brexit. With Britain set to leave the European Union (EU) on...

Mondi opens new ISTA-certified performance lab

PACKAGING and paper specialist Mondi has opened a new ISTA-certified laboratory in the Czech Republic, equipped with testing equipment that enables full simulation of...
Takayo Motegi (left) and Dave Tiso

Ishida Europe confirms appointment of new MD

ISHIDA Europe has appointed Takayo Motegi as its new MD, succeeding Dave Tiso who has led the business since 2015. Takayo Motegi brings over 30...

Smurfit Kappa confirms €24 million investment project

SMURFIT Kappa has unveiled plans to invest €24 million in a project to expand its corrugated plant in Rethel, France. The packaging giant explained that...

Chancellor confirms changes to furlough scheme

UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that, from August, employers will have to start sharing the cost of the furlough scheme. While the scheme will...

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...

PPMA re-brand puts automation ‘at the heart’ of manufacturing

THE PPMA (Processing & Packaging Machinery Association) Group of Associations has announced it is re-branding and has changed its name to AutomateUK to better...
Ross Cunningham

Power Adhesives announces appointment of new CEO

HOT melt adhesive technology specialist Power Adhesives has appointed Ross Cunningham as the firm's new CEO. He joins as the company prepares for its next phase...