McLaren Packaging becomes a member of Scotland Food & Drink
PORT Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging has joined Scotland Food & Drink, a not-for-profit organisation created to help guide firms towards increased profitability.
McLaren’s core business is...
Flexographic industry trade body confirms rebrand
THE European Flexographic Industry Association has confirmed it has changed its name to Flexographic Industry Association UK as part of a rebranding exercise.
The announcement...
James Cropper creates new role to support growth in luxury packaging sector
JAMES Cropper Paper & Packaging has appointed Mickael Minot as brand owner director, a new role designed to boost the company's presence in the...
VPK agrees deal for acquisition of Encase
VPK Group has reached an agreement with COPI Holding to buy Encase, a manufacturer and designer of corrugated cardboard packaging.
Encase operates two integrated corrugated...
Former trade minister to discuss post-Brexit business outlook at PPMA Total Show
LORDÂ Francis Maude will discuss the importance of global standards and the role of the British Standards Institution (BSI) following the recent EU referendum when...
Mondi enables label-free packaging of 35,000 parcels per day for KOMSA
MONDI has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Schumacher Packaging's Western European operations.
The move has bolstered its high-performance digital solution offering, enabling customised,...
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...
Arla to boost packaging facilities following £25m investment in UK site
ARLA has announced that 50 new jobs are to be created following a £25 million investment at its Yorkshire base.
The firm revealed that a...
Berry increases NorDiVent production capacity with new conversion line
BERRY Global Group's European business has made a multi-million-euro investment in the commissioning of a new conversion line at its Steinfeld factory in Germany.
The...
Reusable packaging provider names new UK and Ireland MD
REUSABLE packaging specialist Tosca has appointed Indy Obhi as the new MD, UK and Ireland.
Reporting directly to EMEA president Dan Lee, his chief...
