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...
Peter Reay (R) seen here being presented with the firm’s second Queen’s Award by the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire

i2r co-founder stepping down after 17 years

ALUMINIUM tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has confirmed co-founder and CEO Peter Reay is stepping down after 17 years in the role. Under his leadership,...

Automated Packaging Systems expands team to meet AirPouch demand

AUTOMATED Packaging Systems has announced an expansion of its team to help meet demand for its AirPouch protective packaging range. The new team comprises specialists including...

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...
Paper-based packaging

TIPA seals acquisition of recyclable paper-based packaging pioneer

TIPA Compostable Packaging, together with its European subsidiary Bio4Pack, has announced the acquisition of SEALPAP, a specialist in recyclable paper-based packaging. The move has been...
Yeast

Canadian and UK firms partner to develop sustainable bioplastics

RENAISSANCE BioScience Corp is partnering with UK-based Biome Bioplastics Limited on a £814,000 two-year initiative to develop sustainable bioplastics. The Canadian specialist in bioengineered yeast...

Berlin Packaging confirms rebranding across EMEA region

BERLIN Packaging has announced that companies acquired in the EMEA region will take the name of Berlin Packaging along with that of their geographical...

Scottish businesses urged to withdraw from trading with Russia

THE Scottish Government has urged businesses in Scotland to withdraw from trading with Russia, following its invasion of Ukraine. Kate Forbes, finance and economy secretary,...

Saica strengthens presence in Madrid region with Ecovidal acquisition

SAICA Group has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the total shares of the waste management and collection company, Ecovidal-Miguel Vidal e...

Food packaging specialist appoints first ESG manager

COLPAC has appointed Talia Goldman as the company's first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) manager. The food packaging specialist said Talia will focus all areas...