‘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...

Increase in e-commerce sales offers ‘huge’ opportunity

THE increase in online food sales amidst the Covid-19 pandemic offers a 'huge' opportunity for manufacturing and trade companies, CBS-System has said. Timo Schaffrath, the...

Falkirk company’s BUBL shows no sign of bursting

THE founder of a Falkirk-based protective packaging firm has revealed plans to double its turnover in each of the next two financial years and...

Colton Packaging appoints business development manager

COLTON Packaging, a distributor of corrugated packaging solutions, has announced the appointment of Cora Montgomery as its new business development manager for the Midlands...
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Encore Group acquires envelope competitor in deal tipped to create new jobs

PRINTING and packaging specialist, The Encore Group, has completed the acquisition of Heritage Envelopes Limited in a deal tipped to potentially create over 20...

Saica steps up growth plans with Emin Leydier acquisition

SAICA has announced it has completed the acquisition of French paper and corrugated packaging manufacturer Emin Leydier. The firm said the move strengthens its European...
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KM Packaging celebrates 40-year milestone

FLEXIBLE packaging specialist KM Packaging has been reflecting on 40 years of delivering solutions across sectors including fresh produce, ambient, chilled and frozen convenience...

DS Smith names new managing directors for European recycling and paper divisions

DS Smith has appointed Michael Orye as the new MD of its recycling division in Europe, and Rogier Gerritsen as MD of its European...

RECOUP calls for a more effective plastic packaging tax

PLASTICS resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, has called for a more effective plastic packaging tax in its new position statement. As of April 2024,...

Kirkcaldy packaging firm unveils fresh look

KIRKCALDY-based Kwikpac has announced the launch of its new branding, logo and website to mark 30 years in business. The supplier of strapping, stretch film,...