Fedrigoni Group acquires minority stake in connected solutions pioneer

THE Fedrigoni Group, a global player in specialty papers for luxury packaging, has acquired a minority stake in SharpEnd / io.tt, the IoT solutions...

Item Products set for new chapter after change of ownership

PACKAGING components specialist Item Products has been acquired by Jack Cook, the son of current MD Julian Cook, and his business partner, Ciaran Glover. The...

The Can Makers appoints new chairman

TRADE body The Can Makers has announced the appointment of its new chairman. Marcel Arsand has been named to chair the organisation, which represents drinks...

Macfarlane to add Nelsons to packaging portfolio

GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Packaging is poised to acquire Nelsons for Cartons and Packaging Limited in a bid to develop the firm's distribution business. Macfarlane said the deal for Leicester-based...

Luxury packaging business appoints new Scottish sales manager

LUXURY packaging company BellaGiada has appointed Chris McGovern as regional sales manager for Scotland. With experience in the branded drinks and packaging sectors, Chris began...

Webinar to discuss supply chain resilience

A number of industry specialists are set to take part in a webinar to discuss how fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands and their...
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FBCA to champion role of beverage cartons in building a sustainable future

THE Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) has been formed following a merger of ACE and EXTR:ACT. The association is dedicated to advancing beverage cartons...
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Automate UK confirms appointment of Peter Williamson as new chair

TRADE association Automate UK has appointed Peter Williamson as its new chairman, succeeding James Causebrook who stepped down having reached the end of his...

Endoline keeps it in the family with new appointment

ENDOLINE Automation has announced that the fourth generation member of the Yates family has joined the business, with Grace Yates being appointed sales and...

OMRON retains place on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

OMRON Corporation has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), for the fifth year in a row. The DJSI is a...