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,...

Evolution BPS acquired by ProMach

KENTUCKY-headquartered ProMach has acquired Peebles-based Evolution BPS following a long-standing partnership between the two companies. ProMach, a specialist provider of packaging machinery and related solutions,...

Macfarlane hails ‘resilient’ financial performance

MACFARLANE Group has hailed a 'resilient' financial performance in 2020 in the face of Covid-19-related challenges. The group's 2020 preliminary results show a 2.1% increase...

McLaren Packaging invests heavily in ‘game-changer’ renewable energy plant for corrugated board manufacture

PORT Glasgow-headquartered McLaren Packaging has helped create what has been described as the world’s first renewable energy plant for corrugated board manufacture. The drinks packaging specialist,...

EU: should we stay or should we go?

Millions of Britons will cast their vote on June 23 on the UK’s membership of the European Union. Packaging Scotland’s Gary Moug finds out...

Pitreavie announces raft of senior appointments

PITREAVIE Group has announced a raft of new appointments to its senior management team. Commercial director Mark Bruce, who was previously brands director for Finsbury...
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Inverclyde printing firm appoints prominent businessman as non-executive director

AN Inverclyde printing company has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of a prominent Scottish business figure as a non-executive director. Port Glasgow-based Love...

New recycling plant supports Smurfit Kappa’s sustainability strategy

SMUFIT Kappa has added to its network of recycling plants with the opening of a new facility in Malaga. The firm said the plant is...

CV Labels invests in ninth ABG machine as leadership passes to next generation

A B Graphic International (ABG) has marked a significant milestone in its long-standing relationship with CV Labels. The Irvine-based label printing specialist has added two...

Smurfit Kappa invests €40 million in corrugated plant facility

SMURFIT Kappa has invested €40 million to expand its Pruszków corrugated plant in Poland. The investment includes the installation of a new 'high-tech' corrugator and...