Frank Bamberg, Sanner Group

Healthcare packaging specialist appoints new chief operating officer

SANNER Group, a global healthcare packaging and medical device CDMO, has announced the appointment of Frank Bamberg as new chief operating officer (COO). He brings...
Sverre Stenbom (Left), Darren Chandler (Right), and RobotGrader Team (Back)

Ishida completes acquisition of RobotGrader AB

ISHIDA has announced the acquisition of Swedish robotics automation specialist, RobotGrader AB. The move marks a strategic expansion of Ishida’s automation capabilities, enabling protein processors...

HMRC urges businesses to get ready for new plastic packaging tax

HMRC has published a policy paper detailing how businesses should prepare for the impending plastic packaging tax. The new tax, which is to take effect...

Scottish parent company of Tom Walker & Sons confirms rebrand

HMS, the parent company of several ingredient businesses, has revealed a new identity and name – The Albex Group. The firm is a major player...

Laser and coding giant establishes UK presence with Halo acquisition

LASER coding, marking and scoring systems specialist Macsa ID has set its sights on the UK market after acquiring Bedfordshire-based Halo Lasers. The Barcelona-headquartered manufacturer has...

Avanti Conveyors confirms partnership with Duro Felguera

AVANTI Conveyors has announced it has reached an agreement to implement Duro Felguera’s automated vertical storage systems in the UK and Ireland. Co-operation is also...
Macfarlane Group

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...

Easyfairs appoints new packaging business development director

EASYFAIRS has named Josh Brooks as its new business development director for packaging. The former publisher of Packaging News and Electronics Weekly has taken over the...
Carton Pack S.p.A. has acquired Clifton Packaging

Carton Pack completes acquisition of Clifton Packaging

ITALIAN packaging production specialist Carton Pack S.p.A. has acquired Clifton Packaging Group, a UK-based manufacturer of flexible food packaging solutions. Carton Pack is a portfolio...

Closures producer appoints new CEO

GUALA Closures, a producer of closures for spirits, wines, water and beverages, has announced that Gabriele Del Torchio, currently chairman and CEO, will remain...