Macfarlane reports increased profit and revenue
MACFARLANE Group has reported an 8.1% rise in profit before tax to just over £2 million for the six months ended June 2016.
Group turnover...
Antalis appoints UK packaging director
NICK Thompson has been appointed packaging director UK at Antalis to help drive future growth and innovation.
For the past seven years he was supply...
Avanti Conveyors expands with new factory opening
AVANTI Conveyors has expanded with the opening of an additional factory in the town of Glossop, Derbyshire.
The firm explained that Glossop was once a...
Events align to create perfect storm for sectors
THE dual challenges of Brexit and climate change have come together to cause a “major impact” to the food industry and the supply of...
Cepac to start work on £53m investment plans
PERFORMANCE packaging specialist Cepac has revealed it is embarking on a three-year investment in developing its physical footprint in the north of England.
With over £53...
Firms warned over brand protection
FOOD businesses are being urged to to protect their assets following a court decision to reject a plea by Kit Kat to trademark their...
Companies share thoughts on plastic packaging tax
PLASTIC packaging manufactured in, or imported into, the UK containing less than 30% recycled plastic will be subject to a tax of £200 per...
Circularity Scotland appoints administrators
THE firm which was due to oversee Scotland's deposit return scheme (DRS) has appointed administrators in the wake of the scheme being delayed again.
Speaking...
James Cropper secures funding deal to support sustainable goals
JAMES Cropper plc has completed a £25 million club-bank financing deal with NatWest and HSBC UK backed by an 80% guarantee by UK Export...
Arla to boost packaging facilities following £25m investment in UK site
ARLA has announced that 50 new jobs are to be created following a £25 million investment at its Yorkshire base.
The firm revealed that a...
