Macfarlane to buy Nottingham firms in multi-million pound deal

GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Packaging is poised to purchase two Nottingham-based firms in a deal worth up to £16.75 million. The company announced the conditional acquisition of...
Claire Dosoruth

The Label Makers appoints business development manager

THE Label Makers has appointed Claire Dosoruth as the firm's new business development manager. She will focus on strengthening the company’s presence in key markets,...

Antalis signs binding agreement to acquire Pakella

ANTALIS has announced it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Pakella, a specialist in the distribution and manufacturing of industrial and food packaging...
Ryan Sears

Coding and marking specialist appoints regional sales manager

CODING and marking systems specialist Macsa id UK has announced the appointment of Ryan Sears as regional sales manager for the south. Ryan spent almost...

Polytag secures funding boost

FEMALE-led recycling technology company Polytag has announced that it has completed series A seed funding with two prominent female-led investors. The news comes as the...

CPI names new director general

Andrew Large has been appointed the new director general of the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI). The former Trade Association Forum chairman will replace David...

DS Smith appoints new UK & Ireland packaging division MD

DS Smith has announced the appointment of Paul Clarke as its new managing director within its UK and Ireland's packaging division. The company said Mr...

Tesco suppliers can advertise excess packaging on new marketplace

TESCO suppliers can now cut production costs and reduce waste by selling or donating surplus stock and materials - including packaging - to other...
Emmepi Group facility

Emmepi Group completes 100% acquisition of Favalessa Systems

EMMEPI Group has announced the successful merger with Favalessa Systems. Favalessa Systems was founded in 2016 following the acquisition of 70% of the shares of...

Flexographic industry trade body confirms rebrand

THE European Flexographic Industry Association has confirmed it has changed its name to Flexographic Industry Association UK as part of a rebranding exercise. The announcement...