DS Smith launches new R&D and innovation centre

DS Smith has launched its global Research & Development (R&D) and innovation centre, known as ‘R8’. The new facility is designed to allow DS Smith,...

Berlin Packaging targets northern Europe expansion with acquisition

BERLIN Packaging has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bark Packaging, a supplier of industrial, flexible and UN-certified packaging solutions. Founded in 1978, Bark...

VPK strengthens senior team with new sales and marketing director

VPK UK and Ireland has confirmed the appointment of Adam Platts as its new sales & marketing director. The business revealed the move comes as...
OMRON automation centre in Stuttgart, Germany

OMRON marks opening of new automation facility

OMRON has celebrated the opening of a new automation centre in Stuttgart, Germany. The site will serve as a hub for expertise in advanced automation...
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LVF Packaging: born under a garden shed

Daniel Coates, business development director at LVF Packaging, tells Packaging Scotland how the company, which recently celebrated 40 years, rose from humble beginnings to...

Macfarlane Group completes acquisition of protective packaging business

MACFARLANE Group has confirmed the acquisition of GWP Holdings Limited, the owner of GWP Group Limited, a protective packaging manufacturing and distribution business headquartered...
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James Jones & Sons expands pallets and packaging division

JAMES Jones & Sons Ltd has announced the expansion of its UK pallets and packaging division through the acquisition of Buckingham-based H.G. Timber. H.G. Timber...

DS Smith appoints new UK & Ireland packaging division MD

DS Smith has announced the appointment of Paul Clarke as its new managing director within its UK and Ireland's packaging division. The company said Mr...
Racking system

That’s the spirit: Fife cask dealership firm invests in advanced racking system

CASK dealership business Spiritfilled has announced a six-figure investment in an advanced racking system at its flagship bonded warehouse in Fife. Located in the rolling...

Former trade minister to discuss post-Brexit business outlook at PPMA Total Show

LORD Francis Maude will discuss the importance of global standards and the role of the British Standards Institution (BSI) following the recent EU referendum when...