Flexible packaging firm opens new UK base following ‘rapid’ growth

ECO Flexibles has opened its new UK headquarters in Northampton, in a move described as a 'significant leap forward' for the business. Now located in...

Saica steps up growth plans with Emin Leydier acquisition

SAICA has announced it has completed the acquisition of French paper and corrugated packaging manufacturer Emin Leydier. The firm said the move strengthens its European...
Pinetec

James Jones & Sons’ Australian subsidiary expands with new acquisition

JAMES Jones & Sons’ Australian subsidiary, Hyne Group, has announced the acquisition of Pinetec Pt Ltd, a pallet and packaging business based in Perth,...

Label Apeel targets Scottish growth with new sales manager

LABEL Apeel has appointed Michael Cronan as sales manager for Scotland. The Leicestershire-based label printer is looking to expand the business north of the border,...

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...

Xaar strengthens senior team with double appointment

INKJET printing technology specialist Xaar has appointed Sue LaVerne as chief people officer and Karl Forbes as group R&D director. The newly created roles are...

Can Makers appoints new chairman

SIMON Gresty has been appointed chairman of the Can Makers, the industry trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK. Simon, who is general...

KM Packaging appoints new MD after switching to employee ownership model

FLEXIBLE packaging and lidding films specialist KM Packaging has confirmed the appointment of Frances Busby as managing director. Frances took up her position in July....
Macfarlane Group

Macfarlane trading ‘broadly in line’ with market expectations

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has posted interim financial results for the first six months of 2024, which revealed an 8% dip in revenue...

Pallet supplier expects logistics industry to ‘remain strong and keep growing’ in 2021

PLASTIC pallet specialist Goplasticpallets.com has described 2020 as an opportunity for manufacturing and logistics industries to reinvent themselves. The firm highlighted examples of small specialist firms partnering...