DataLase appoints new chairperson
DATALASE has announced the appointment of Hidetoshi Shinada as its new chairperson to drive "collaboration and integration" with the SATO Group.
Described as an international...
Macfarlane profits rise for eighth year in a row
GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Group has reported a 19% rise in pre-tax profits to £9.3 million for the year ended December 2017. Turnover rose 9% to...
Peebles firm to benefit from French connection
PEEBLES-based machinery provider Evolution is targeting major growth in the food sector after agreeing a deal with French manufacturer Serac to offer their filling...
Trade body warns ‘latte levy’ will disproportionally impact lower-income consumers
A trade body has warned that there is 'inadequate' evidence to show that the Scottish Government's proposed tax on single-use cups will meet the...
Flexible firms name new group engineering boss
FLEXIBLE packaging manufacturers Mercury Packaging and CPS Flexible have appointed Carl Woolrich as group engineering manager.
He is the first key appointment since the two...
Investment in people recognition for APS
AUTOMATED Packaging Systems has announced it has been awarded the Investors in People (IIP) accreditation for the 19th year.
The accreditation has to be renewed...
Livingston firm teams up with Sales Geek Scotland to accelerate growth plans
RANDEX, a specialist in automated storage, and materials‑handling, has formed a new partnership with Sales Geek Scotland, a provider of sales solutions, training, and...
Croxsons appoints new quality & technical manager
GLASS packaging firm Croxsons has appointed Veronica Chambers as quality & technical manager.
Veronica has over 10 years of experience in the drinks and packaging...
Polytag and DDRS Alliance to partner in digital DRS push
POLYTAG and DDRS Alliance have announced a collaboration to accelerate the development and adoption of digital DRS in the UK.
The two organisations have pledged...
77% of businesses unaware of plastic packaging tax
OVER three quarters (77%) of UK businesses are unaware of the impending plastic packaging tax, Veolia has reported.
The French-headquartered utility and service firm commissioned...
