Xampla to accelerate innovation following $14 million investment
AN injection of $14 million in private capital is set to accelerate UK materials innovation company Xampla’s mission to replace single-use plastics with alternatives...
Macfarlane Group appoints David Stirling as non-executive director
THE board of Macfarlane Group PLC has announced the appointment of David Stirling as a non-executive director with effect from 1 January 2025, following...
Tray manufacturer launches new ‘user-friendly and engaging’ website
ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has unveiled its new website, described as incorporating the latest web development technologies and new features.
The layout...
Ink manufacturer announces senior promotions
PULSE, a manufacturer of narrow web ink solutions for label and packaging printers, has announced two senior promotions.
Jim Whitehead has taken on the role...
Heanue named new chairman of Picon
GERARD Heanue has been elected the new chairman of Picon, the confederation supporting UK printing industry manufacturers and suppliers.
Mr Heanue, the managing director of Heidelberg UK,...
Manufacturer supplies ‘record’ number of machines
PACKAGING machinery manufacturer GIC has announced it sent a 'record' number of machines out the door in June.
In a typical month, GIC revealed it...
Aberdeenshire egg producer makes £2.4m investment in new technology
AN Aberdeenshire egg producer has hatched a plan to almost double its productivity in 2025 with a £2.4 million investment in a new grader.
Farmlay...
New facility takes centre stage
DESCRIBED as a move to further drive forward innovation and productivity, Loma Systems has opened a Technical Centre of Excellence in Manchester.
Loma said the...
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...
‘Systemic challenges’ preventing Scotland from achieving more circular economy
SYSTEMIC challenges are preventing businesses in Scotland from adopting the practices necessary to achieve a circular economy at a greater scale, a new report...
