£1 billion Business Support Fund opens in Scotland

THE Scottish Government has opened its £1 billion business support fund to help companies impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak. Businesses can apply for one-off grants...

Durham Box announces senior appointment

PACKAGING manufacturer Durham Box has confirmed the appointment of Jon Blackbourn as business development manager, covering the Midlands and south of the country. In a...
Mike Dennis, VOID Technologies

VOID Technologies appoints new CEO

VOID Technologies, a developer of thermoplastics cavitation additive and masterbatch technologies, has appointed Mike Dennis as its new CEO. The firm described Mike as a...

ULMA adds to senior team with new non-produce sales manager for north east

ULMA Packaging UK has announced the appointment of Alan Atkinson as sales manager for non-produce in the north east. Bringing 30 years' experience in the...

KM Packaging appoints business development manager

KM Packaging has appointed Pete Ford as business development manager. The firm, which specialises in lidding films and flexible packaging, said he will have responsibility for growing sales...

Samuel Grant Group completes acquisition of TPS

SAMUEL Grant Group has completed the acquisition of Transport Packaging Solutions (TPS). The move follows the unfortunate passing of TPS owner Terry Hughes in September...

The Can Makers appoints new chairman

TRADE body The Can Makers has announced the appointment of its new chairman. Marcel Arsand has been named to chair the organisation, which represents drinks...

James Cropper appoints MD for creative papers and luxury packaging

JAMES Cropper has appointed Richard Bracewell as MD, paper products, where he will be responsible for the company's creative papers and luxury packaging sectors.   Richard...

Events align to create perfect storm for sectors

THE dual challenges of Brexit and climate change have come together to cause a “major impact” to the food industry and the supply of...

Sealed Air announces new corporate brand SEE

SEALED Air Corporation has officially changed its corporate brand to SEE as part of the next step in 'reinventing' the company. SEE partners with customers...