Berlin Packaging acquires beauty and cosmetic solutions specialist

BERLIN Packaging has completed the acquisition of Nest-Filler PKG Co, a packaging supplier focused on beauty and cosmetic products. Established in 2003 by Steve Shim...

Food packaging specialist appoints first ESG manager

COLPAC has appointed Talia Goldman as the company's first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) manager. The food packaging specialist said Talia will focus all areas...

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...
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Fortress on the box

FORTRESS Technology made a cameo appearance alongside celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. The company installed one of its standard conveyor-based Vector metal detector units at Brixton...
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Firm wants more females to consider engineering careers

PACKAGING Automation has called on schools and parents to educate girls on the potential of careers within the engineering industry

Narrowing the gap: manufacturer sees scope for UK growth

South African-headquartered Narrowtex is looking to grow its presence in the UK market through the company’s selection of narrow fabrics. Chris Fell, general manager,...

McLaren Packaging invests heavily in ‘game-changer’ renewable energy plant for corrugated board manufacture

PORT Glasgow-headquartered McLaren Packaging has helped create what has been described as the world’s first renewable energy plant for corrugated board manufacture. The drinks packaging specialist,...

Ball finalises Rexam acquisition

BALL Corporation has become the largest manufacturer of beverage cans in the world after completing a $6.1 billion acquisition of Rexam PLC. The company also...
OMRON automation centre in Stuttgart, Germany

OMRON marks opening of new automation facility

OMRON has celebrated the opening of a new automation centre in Stuttgart, Germany. The site will serve as a hub for expertise in advanced automation...

‘Viable and sustainable’ alternative to traditional paper bags launched

SEAL Packaging has been acquired by experienced industry professionals Kevin Curran, Sally Gabbitas, and Kevin Prosser, as a vehicle to launch new ranges of...