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...
Macfarlane revenue dips but pre-tax profits increase
MACFARLANE Group has reported a 3% drop in revenue to £280.7 million in its preliminary results for 2023. Adjusted pre-tax profit is up 10%...
Smurfit Kappa revenues dip amid ‘challenging macro backdrop’
SMURFIT Kappa has recorded a 9% drop in revenue for the first half of the year.
The packaging giant's half-year results show revenue has dipped...
New facility tipped to aid research into potential of inkjet technologies
INKJET specialist Xaar's new technology centre in Sweden has been officially opened by CEO John Mills.
A ceremony, attended by COO Graham Tweedale and members of...
Edinburgh spirits sector specialist celebrates FSSC accreditation
EDINBURGH-based bottling, packaging and labelling specialist Young Spirits has been accredited by one of the food and drink industry’s most prestigious quality assurance schemes:...
Cold chain packaging business appoints new head of R&D
TEMPERATURE-controlled packaging specialist Hydropac has appointed Kimon Konakoglou as head of research & development.
The move is designed to support the firm's continued growth and innovation...
Macfarlane Group ‘on track to meet full-year market expectations’
MACFARLANE Group has released a trading update, revealing that the board anticipates the group’s performance for the year ending 31 December 2025 will be...
Glass packaging business appoints new sales executive
GLASS packaging company Croxsons has appointed Clare Staff as a sales executive, focusing on internal sales and new business.
With a background in business and...
Packaging consultancy appoints director of software engineering
PACKAGING consultancy Aura Global has announced the appointment of Keith Williams as director of software engineering in a bid to strengthen its technology and...
Packaging machinery manufacturer hails ‘best ever’ quarter
PACKAGING machinery specialist GIC has reported its best ever first quarter.
The company, which produces vertical form fill and seal machines, revealed it has seen...
