Xampla to accelerate innovation following $14 million investment

AN injection of $14 million in private capital is set to accelerate UK materials innovation company Xampla’s mission to replace single-use plastics with alternatives...

Colpac retains AA rating after packaging audit

FOOD packaging specialist Colpac has announced it has retained its AA rating in a recent BRC packaging audit. The firm said the BRC Global Standard for...

James Jones & Sons completes acquisition of UK Pallet Collars

LARBERT-based James Jones & Sons, a provider of pallet and packaging solutions and owner of Billington (International), has announced the acquisition of UK Pallet...

DS Smith targets growth in Eastern Europe with acquisition of Serbian packaging firm

DS Smith has entered into an agreement to acquire Sebian packaging company Bosis doo. The acquisition is described as 'complementary' to DS Smith's existing packaging...
Tony Bentham, FANUC UK

FANUC UK appoints business development manager for Scotland and north of England

AUTOMATION specialist FANUC UK has appointed a dedicated business development manager for Scotland and the north of England. Tony Bentham will be tasked with helping...

RECOUP calls for a more effective plastic packaging tax

PLASTICS resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, has called for a more effective plastic packaging tax in its new position statement. As of April 2024,...
Ross Cunningham

Power Adhesives announces appointment of new CEO

HOT melt adhesive technology specialist Power Adhesives has appointed Ross Cunningham as the firm's new CEO. He joins as the company prepares for its next phase...
Work starts on ABG's new facility in Baesweiler, Germany

ABG to double footprint of German manufacturing site

FINISHING equipment specialist A B Graphic International (ABG) has announced an expansion of its manufacturing base in Baesweiler, Germany. The site currently spans 2,300m². The...

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...

Antalis prepared for ‘peak in demand’ for packaging solutions

ANTALIS Packaging has sought to reassure the market that the business is geared up to deal with an 'unexpected peak in demand'. The packaging specialist...