Further support announced for small businesses in Scotland

SMALL businesses which share properties but do not pay business rates are now eligible to apply for grants to help with the impact of...

McLaren acquires Bathgate-based protective packaging specialist

MCLAREN Packaging has completed the acquisition of Bathgate-based protective packaging company Glenhaze for an undisclosed sum. Port Glasgow-based McLaren described Glenhaze as a 'market leader'...

Domino creates senior environmental impact role

CODING and marking supplier Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) has appointed Jessica Büttner as group environmental impact manager. The new role has been created as part...

McLaren invests £3m in new Stirling packaging site

MCLAREN Packaging has announced a £3 million investment in a new luxury packaging facility in Stirling for subsidiary Blue Box Design. Construction work has already started at...

Smurfit Kappa confirms €24 million investment project

SMURFIT Kappa has unveiled plans to invest €24 million in a project to expand its corrugated plant in Rethel, France. The packaging giant explained that...

Vending cup deal cements long-term partnership

RPC Tedeco-Gizeh has sealed an extension to its vending cup deal with NIVO Group. The contract will see RPC Tedeco-Gizeh produce plastic cups in a...

Ishida Europe launches new ‘user-friendly’ website

ISHIDA Europe has launched a new website which the manufacturer said will provide an 'enhanced' customer experience that reflects the 'expertise and experience' of...

McLaren Packaging invests heavily in ‘game-changer’ renewable energy plant for corrugated board manufacture

PORT Glasgow-headquartered McLaren Packaging has helped create what has been described as the world’s first renewable energy plant for corrugated board manufacture. The drinks packaging specialist,...

Nutraceutical market growth creates ‘significant’ outsourcing opportunities

THE global nutraceutical market is entering a new phase of 'unprecedented growth', creating significant outsourcing opportunities across the health and wellness sector, the BCMPA...

SIG commits to increasing representation of women in senior roles

SIG has announced plans to increase representation of women in leadership roles from 18% to 30% by the year 2025. The firm said the move...