Supermarkets launch designer tote bags to encourage reuse mindset

FASHION designer Anya Hindmarch has collaborated with Waitrose and Sainsbury's to launch a new reusable shopping bag. The project is defined by 'eco not ego'...

Falkirk business rebrands to reflect “rapidly expanding” product range

FALKIRK-based inflatable and reusable protective packaging specialist BUBL Bag has announced the business will now trade under the name BUBL Packaging to reflect the...

Out of the Blue: Scots manufacturer unveils new £3m facility

DESIGNER and manufacturer of rigid presentation boxes Blue Box Design has unveiled its new multi-million pound base in Stirling. Blue Box Design, a subsidiary of...

New report tipped to strengthen holography anti-counterfeiting role

AN international trade body has welcomed a new report which it says 'paves the way' to ‘significant’ opportunity and growth for packaging holography technologies. It...

KM Packaging establishes Employee Ownership Trust

FLEXIBLE packaging and lidding films specialist KM Packaging has transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) in a move tipped to bring benefits for...

Sabert Corporation acquires UK-based foodservice pack specialist

SABERT Corporation has acquired UK-based KeCo Limited, a manufacturer and provider of sustainable foodservice packaging made from paperboard and bagasse. "The acquisition of KeCo is...
Aerial of Stoelzle UK site

Stoelzle targets December restart of operations at Yorkshire facility following fire

STOELZLE Flaconnage has announced that it is targeting a December 2025 restart of operations, following a fire at its West Yorkshire facility in July. Emergency...

Macfarlane performance demonstrates ‘resilience’ of group’s business model

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has revealed that it expects profits for 2023 to be in line with the board's expectations. The business provided a...
Andy Armstrong

New MD appointed at FANUC UK and Ireland

FANUC has appointed Andy Armstrong as the new MD of FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland, effective immediately. With a long history in the automation sector...

Frugal Cup manufacturer appoints new sales and marketing chief

REBECCA Turner has been appointed head of sales and marketing at Frugalpac, manufacturer of a recyclable coffee cup made from recycled paper. She was previously...