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Parkside confirms new lamination machine investment

PARKSIDE has announced it has invested in additional lamination equipment to meet consumer demand for flexible packaging
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ULMA appoints new regional sales manager for Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

ULMA Packaging UK has announced the appointment of Robert McKenna as regional sales manager for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Robert, who joined...
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O-I Alloa investment a boost for spirits

IN April O-I unveiled a £25 million investment in its Alloa facility, and a series of plant upgrades CEO Al Stroucken declared would “affirm...
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,...

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...

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,...
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Croxsons appoints new European business development manager

GLASS packaging supplier Croxsons has appointed Hakan Bicak as business development manager - Europe. In this role, he will be tasked with strengthening Croxsons' presence...
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Prism eLogistics secures HMRC Duty Suspense Authorisation

THIRD party logistics provider Prism eLogistics has announced it has been granted Warehouse Excise Authorisation for Duty Suspense Services by HMRC. The firm said this...

ATS posts ‘record’ quarter as investment pays off for business

ADVANCED Tooling Systems UK (ATS), an engineering service provider which recently launched its packaging machinery division, has posted 'record' sales of £2.35 million in...

Samuel Grant Group completes acquisition of TPS

SAMUEL Grant Group has completed the acquisition of Transport Packaging Solutions (TPS). The move follows the unfortunate passing of TPS owner Terry Hughes in September...