Disposable vape ban would not reduce littering warns federation
THE Federation of Independent Retailers has warned that a ban on disposable vapes would not reduce littering and would instead fuel the black market.
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ABG strengthens senior team with new director of service
PRINT finishing equipment manufacturer A B Graphic International (ABG) has appointed Peter Redmond as director of service.
He will be based in ABG's Bridlington site...
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...
Jenton expands distributor agreement with PlexPack
JENTON International has revealed it has extended its distributor agreement for Emplex bag and pouch sealing equipment with Canada-based flexible packaging specialist PlexPack.
The new arrangement...
Pitreavie Group appoints new manufacturing director
PACKAGING specialist Pitreavie Group has appointed Scott Alexander as group manufacturing director.
He brings 30 years' experience within the packaging industry to the Glenrothes-headquartered business,...
Apeel-ing to Scotland: Label Apeel heads north
Label Apeel, award-winning printers based in Leicestershire, have opened a permanent office in Alloa following a rise in demand for their labelling knowledge and...
Coveris invests further £1m in linerless labelling capabilities
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris is investing a further £1 million at its Linerless Labelling Centre of Excellence in Spalding, UK.
Part of an investment programme to...
Long-standing flexible packaging firms agree merger
MERCURY Packaging and CPS Flexible Ltd have agreed a merger to form a flexible packaging firm with a combined turnover of around £16 million.
The...
Print Scotland appoints two new board members
PRINT Scotland has announced the appointment of two new members to its board.
Susan Carr, sales director of Irvine-based CV Labels, and Lex Kellett of...
DS Smith launches service for businesses to assess recyclability
DS Smith has announced the rollout of a service for businesses to evaluate the recyclability levels of their packaging.
The service is designed to meet...
