Saica launches digital ‘Solutions Catalogue’

SAICA Pack has launched its new Solutions Catalogue, which showcases the firm's packaging designs digitally and allows customers to virtually personalise products. The application has been...

Flexible packaging firm confirms trio of new board members

FLEXIBLE packaging specialist Parkside has appointed three new board members in a move described as adding almost 100 years of industry experience to the...

RPC makes £261m offer for BPI

RPC Group is poised to buy Greenock-based British Polythene Industries (BPI) in a £261 million deal. The respective boards announced an agreement has been reached on...
Bergman & Beving and DataLase teams celebrate acquisition

Bergman & Beving acquires 90% shareholding in DataLase

PHOTONIC printing solutions specialist DataLase has announced that Bergman & Beving AB has acquired a 90% shareholding in the business. Based in Widnes, Cheshire, DataLase...

Global bioplastics sector continues to rise

THE global bioplastics industry is expected to grow by 50% over the coming years despite the low oil price, according to new research. The results...

Avanti Conveyors welcomes back former apprentice as senior systems expert

AVANTI Conveyors has announced that Michael Griffin has rejoined its team as senior systems expert. Initially joining the company in 2011 as one of its...
Pacepacker

Trio increases the pace

PACEPACKER Services has made three new appointments as part of its strategic growth plan. Two new UK sales managers have joined the company while current...
SIG production plant China

SIG to build second Chinese production facility

SIG has announced investment further investment in the Asia-Pacific region in the shape of a second production plant in Suzhou, China

Macfarlane hails ‘exceptional’ contribution of employees as financial results show resilience

MACFARLANE Group has recorded a 'resilient' financial performance in the first half of 2020 despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Glasgow-headquarted business...

UK businesses warned over looming Plastic Packaging Tax submission deadline

PACKAGING data specialist Ecoveritas is urging UK businesses to be prepared to submit their Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) return before the end of July. Companies...