New partnership boosts API Group’s American expansion plans

THE API Group's American expansion plans have gathered pace after the firm signed a partnership with Haney – a US-based packaging prototyping specialist. The move...

UK businesses warned over looming Plastic Packaging Tax submission deadline

PACKAGING data specialist Ecoveritas is urging UK businesses to be prepared to submit their Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) return before the end of July. Companies...
Fabio Grazioli

SIG strengthens senior team with chief supply chain officer appointment

PACKAGING provider SIG has appointed Fabio Grazioli to the group executive board as chief supply chain officer, effective from November 15. Fabio joins from Haier...
Colin Rowland, Hydropac

Colin Rowland returns to Hydropac as new MD

COLD chain packaging solutions provider Hydropac has appointed Colin Rowland as the company's new MD. Colin is said to have played a crucial role in the...

Sales and marketing specialist named new Pro Carton president

HORST Bittermann has been appointed the new president of Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers. Bittermann, who is head of marketing at...

McLaren invests £3m in new Stirling packaging site

MCLAREN Packaging has announced a £3 million investment in a new luxury packaging facility in Stirling for subsidiary Blue Box Design. Construction work has already started at...

Scott Pallets in move to aid ‘seamless transition’ of customer goods post-Brexit

SCOTT Pallets has revealed that its Bathgate site is the first in the UK to secure approval to carry out repairs to EPAL-licenced Euro...

ULMA Packaging stalwart retires from dual role

ULMA Packaging has announced the retirement of Dave Berriman after a career at the firm spanning 31 years. Dave is stepping down from his dual...
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FBCA to champion role of beverage cartons in building a sustainable future

THE Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) has been formed following a merger of ACE and EXTR:ACT. The association is dedicated to advancing beverage cartons...
Zoe Gardner, Fern Timmins, and Faye Blunkett from i2r Packaging Solutions

Aluminium foil tray manufacturer announces trio of appointments

ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has appointed Fern Timmins as head of foodservice & distribution, alongside two new national account managers. Fern joins...