Parkside says hello to new business development manager

FLEXIBLE packaging manufacturer Parkside has announced the appointment of a new business development manager to support growth. Staci Bye joins Parkside from sustainable packaging manufacturer...

Investment grants help in the fight against counterfeit goods

INVESTMENT grants from Innovate UK and Made Smarter are supporting the growth of detection technology business Eluceda as it develops its range of product...
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VPK ‘regretfully’ confirms plans to close Leeds production site

VPK UK & Ireland, part of VPK Packaging Group, has announced it 'regretfully' confirms it has entered into a collective consultation process with its...
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Macfarlane trading ‘broadly in line’ with market expectations

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has posted interim financial results for the first six months of 2024, which revealed an 8% dip in revenue...

Consortium of trade finishers agree Celloglas deal

RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP has accepted an offer from a consortium of trade finishers for the business and assets of Celloglas Ltd, a...
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Pharma packaging partner adds to senior team

PHARMACEUTICAL packaging partner Origin has appointed Charlotte Mews as senior marketing executive. The East Yorkshire-based firm revealed is gearing up for a number of milestones...

Fortress acquires New Zealand-based equipment manufacturer

FORTRESS Technology now has four global manufacturing hubs after completing the acquisition of Dynamic Inspection, a manufacturer of in-line metal detectors, x-ray and checkweighing...

Safeguard investigation launched into Britain’s PET imports

THE Trade Remedies Authority has launched a safeguard investigation into imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Representing the first safeguard case that the TRA has opened...
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Macfarlane Group completes acquisition of Polyformes

MACFARLANE Group has completed the acquisition of Polyformes Limited for up to a maximum cash consideration of £11.5 million, including an earn-out of up...

Proseal’s American expansion gathers pace

PROSEAL has opened a new production facility in Virginia, USA, to meet demand for fresh convenience foods. The tray sealing specialist said the new factory, which...