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Reiser UK names James Couldwell as new MD

REISER UK, a supplier of processing and packaging solutions across the sausage, meat, poultry, seafood, alternative proteins, bakery and dairy sectors, has appointed James...

Xampla adds to senior team with double appointment

XAMPLA, which creates natural alternatives to single-use plastic, has appointed Sabina Burmester as head of engineering and Scott Thompson as head of R&D. The moves...

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...

Corrugated packaging manufacturer appoints new general manager

CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer Durham Box has appointed Percy Sowden as the company's new general manager. Percy's career began in engineering where he amassed over 25...

Management buyout complete at Leeds-based packaging business

THE senior team at Leeds-based Fenton Packaging Solutions has completed a Management Buyout (MBO) of the company. Ownership of the firm has passed from former...

Global bioplastics sector continues to rise

THE global bioplastics industry is expected to grow by 50% over the coming years despite the low oil price, according to new research. The results...

The logo to look for

  ADVERTORIAL AS public awareness around the environmental impact of plastics reaches new heights, businesses, organisations and the government itself have announced ways in which they...

Pusterla 1880 completes ‘landmark’ acquisition of Pollard Boxes

PUSTERLA 1880 has completed its acquisition of Leicester-based luxury packaging manufacturer Pollard Boxes. The move has been described as consolidating Pusterla 1880's position in the...

Macfarlane performance demonstrates ‘resilience’ of group’s business model

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has revealed that it expects profits for 2023 to be in line with the board's expectations. The business provided a...
Macfarlane Group

Macfarlane Group completes acquisition of Polyformes

MACFARLANE Group has completed the acquisition of Polyformes Limited for up to a maximum cash consideration of £11.5 million, including an earn-out of up...