Pitreavie Cumbernauld factory

Packaging manufacturer invests over £1 million at Cumbernauld facility

PITREAVIE Packaging has confirmed it has invested over £1 million at its Cumbernauld production site in response to growing customer demand. The corrugated packaging manufacturer...

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...

SAICA continues growth with new acquisitions

Spanish multi-national company SAICA has announced the acquisition of a trio of Dutch companies. The recycled paper manufacturer has agreed the acquisition of 100% of...

Fortress acquires New Zealand-based equipment manufacturer

FORTRESS Technology now has four global manufacturing hubs after completing the acquisition of Dynamic Inspection, a manufacturer of in-line metal detectors, x-ray and checkweighing...

Transcend looks to progress moulded fibre innovation with new partnership

TRANSCEND Packaging has revealed the firm is entering a partnership with BioPaxium Technologies as part of a push into moulded fibre production. Transcend said BioPaxium...

Samuel Grant Group completes acquisition of TPS

SAMUEL Grant Group has completed the acquisition of Transport Packaging Solutions (TPS). The move follows the unfortunate passing of TPS owner Terry Hughes in September...

Macpac extends online presence

THERMOFORM specialist Macpac is expanding its online offering with the launch of macpac online, described as a digital 'shopping shelf' offering stock packaging in box quantities across...

Cartor Security Printers acquired by Spectra Systems

CARTOR Security Printers has been acquired by Spectra Systems Corporation, a specialist in machine-readable banknote authentication, brand protection technologies and gaming security software. The acquisition...

Flexographic industry trade body confirms rebrand

THE European Flexographic Industry Association has confirmed it has changed its name to Flexographic Industry Association UK as part of a rebranding exercise. The announcement...

EU: should we stay or should we go?

Millions of Britons will cast their vote on June 23 on the UK’s membership of the European Union. Packaging Scotland’s Gary Moug finds out...