L-R: Iain Buckham (Engelmann & Buckham); and Keith Ockenden (Zeus) shaking hands

Zeus and E&B team up to offer integrated automation and consumables solutions

ZEUS Group and Engelmann & Buckham (E&B), a UK specialist in packaging and processing machinery, have announced a new collaboration designed to deliver a...

Pallet firm announces promotion of long serving sales rep

INDEPENDENT plastic pallet supplier Goplasticpallets.com has promoted one of its longest serving sales representatives to the role of sales manager. Dan Starnes joined the firm...

Vegware confirms appointment of new MD

EDINBURGH-based packaging company Vegware has confirmed the appointment of Helen Mathieson as its new managing director. She succeeds the company's founder Joe Frankel, who is...

Turn up the volume: Kayfoam acquisition helps Caledonian Industries grow

DIVERSIFICATION is a word we often hear firms mention in the context of business strategy. Common sense dictates that putting all your eggs in...
New Falconer manufacturing facility

Falconer expansion plans gather pace with opening of second facility

CARTON manufacturer Falconer has increased capacity with the opening of a second manufacturing facility. Located a short distance from Falconer’s existing site in West Yorkshire,...
Jenton Group at PPMA 2019

Jenton secures patent for new style valve bag

JENTON International has announced it has been granted a European patent for its method of manufacturing a new type of valve bag. The heat sealed...
Rebecca Price

Pallet pooler appoints head of commercial services

REBECCA Price has been appointed head of commercial services at pallet pooling specialist IPP. She will be tasked with enhancing the digitalisation of the company's personalised...

Paper packaging specialist begins major programme to upgrade mill

MONDI is embarking on a project to upgrade its Dynäs pulp and paper mill in Sweden. The aim is to increase efficiency and improve the...

UPAC Group confirms launch of new division

THE UPAC Group has announced the launch of a new division called We-Pac in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The firm, which has facilities in Glasgow,...

Long-serving employee joins Denny Bros board

LONG-serving staff member Ashley Simpson is joining the board of directors at Denny Bros. He first joined the firm 15 years ago on work placement...