Chancellor confirms changes to furlough scheme

UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that, from August, employers will have to start sharing the cost of the furlough scheme. While the scheme will...

KeCo retains BRC AA status

KeCo Foodservice Packaging Ltd has announced it has been awarded British Retail Consortium (BRC) ‘AA’ High Hygiene accreditation for the fourth consecutive year. Jamie Kearns,...
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...

YPS takes on extra space following ‘explosive’ growth

YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has acquired an additional West Yorkshire distribution centre following 'explosive' growth in the past year. The Heckmondwike site will see the...

New premises provide room to grow for labelling business

AM Labels has announced the business has relocated to larger premises to expand its operations. The new base in Kettering, Northamptonshire, features a footprint over...

ABG appoints new CEO designate

FINISHING equipment manufacturer A B Graphic International (ABG) has announced the appointment of Simon Nadin as its new CEO designate. A structured transition period alongside...

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...
L-R: Sandy Bole (MD of Simpac); Brian O'Sullivan (founder, Zeus Group); and Luke Cobbett (operations and production director of Simpac)

Zeus Packaging Group acquires Simpac

ZEUS Packaging Group has completed the acquisition of Simpac Limited, a historic UK-based paper sack and packaging manufacturer. Founded in 1903, Simpac is a specialist...

24/7 conversion brings packaging sector jobs boost

AUTOMATED Packaging Systems’ has announced that its in-house converting process is now running 24/7. The business said this is enabling the company to meet greater...

Cullen invest in corrugate packaging technology

ADVERTORIAL GLASGOW-based Cullen are an eco-friendly packaging manufacturer, specialising in moulded pulp and corrugate packaging. Following a £2million investment in their moulded pulp facility, including a...