New MD lands ‘dream job’ with robotics and automation manufacturer
ROBOTICS and automation specialist RMGroup has announced the appointment of Mark Tucker as its new managing director, succeeding Edward Rees who becomes chairman.
He brings...
Macfarlane increases revenue by 11% in ‘difficult year’ for group
PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has reported an 11% rise in revenue to £300.8 million in its preliminary financial results for 2025.
Operating profit is...
Packaging firms urged to stay calm over GDPR regulations
UK packaging businesses have been urged not to panic over the new data protection law which took effect following the end of the transition...
Amcor invests further in 3D printing technology
AMCOR has installed a new additive manufacturing system, also known as 3D printing, at its Innovation Center in Barcelona.
Part of the firm's rigid packaging...
Flexible packaging specialist appoints UK MD
JOHN Peat has been appointed managing partner and managing director at flexible packaging business ePac UK.
The move has been announced ahead of the opening of...
Long-standing flexible packaging firms agree merger
MERCURY Packaging and CPS Flexible Ltd have agreed a merger to form a flexible packaging firm with a combined turnover of around £16 million.
The...
New website promotes job opportunities in the plastics sector
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has unveiled a new website designed to promote job opportunities in the plastics industry.
PolymerJobs.co.uk lists available jobs including toolmakers,...
Manufacturer implements four-day working pattern
AVANTI Conveyors has announced the business has implemented a new four-day working pattern for the assembly and manufacturing departments.
An initial three-month trial of the...
Scottish corrugated packaging business confirms major investment plans
EAST Kilbride-based corrugated packaging specialist Boxshop, a member of the Logson Group, has announced it has embarked on a major investment programme to 'transform'...
Plastics recycling company appoints new UK and Europe MD
PLASTICS recycling specialist Vanden Recycling has appointed Kevin Thompson as its new MD for the UK and Europe.
David Wilson, who previously held the UK...
