Peter Reay (R) seen here being presented with the firm’s second Queen’s Award by the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire

i2r co-founder stepping down after 17 years

ALUMINIUM tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has confirmed co-founder and CEO Peter Reay is stepping down after 17 years in the role. Under his leadership,...

KM Packaging appoints business development manager

KM Packaging has appointed Pete Ford as business development manager. The firm, which specialises in lidding films and flexible packaging, said he will have responsibility for growing sales...
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Ardagh Glass Packaging launches transformation initiative

ARDAGH Glass Packaging (AGP) has launched a new initiative designed to transform its business, enhance its competitive position, and secure long-term success in the...
Mondi's Pittsburgh plant

Mondi expands North American operations with new Pittsburgh plant

MONDI has opened a new packaging production facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, further expanding its manufacturing capabilities in the US to better support customers with...

Bespoke packaging supplier makes senior appointments

BoxMart has announced two new appointments to support the firm's growth strategy in the shape of Rob Davis (key account manager) and Ruth Donegan (new...

Smurfit Kappa revenues dip amid ‘challenging macro backdrop’

SMURFIT Kappa has recorded a 9% drop in revenue for the first half of the year. The packaging giant's half-year results show revenue has dipped...

Coding and marking specialist to provide third party servicing

NEEDHAM Coding has announced the introduction of third party servicing, including spare parts and consumables, for all major brands of continuous ink jet (CIJ) printers. This...

Denny Bros to become employee-owned business

DENNY Bros Group has announced plans to transition to an employee-owned business. The group revealed it has restructured its ownership so that a majority shareholding...
Work starts on ABG's new facility in Baesweiler, Germany

ABG to double footprint of German manufacturing site

FINISHING equipment specialist A B Graphic International (ABG) has announced an expansion of its manufacturing base in Baesweiler, Germany. The site currently spans 2,300m². The...
Sverre Stenbom (Left), Darren Chandler (Right), and RobotGrader Team (Back)

Ishida completes acquisition of RobotGrader AB

ISHIDA has announced the acquisition of Swedish robotics automation specialist, RobotGrader AB. The move marks a strategic expansion of Ishida’s automation capabilities, enabling protein processors...