DS Smith confirms major paper mill investment

DS Smith has announced a major upgrade programme to its kraft paper mill in Viana, Portugal. A multi-year €145 million package of investments will bring...

KM Packaging celebrates top audit award

KM Packaging has been awarded an AA grade in its BRCGS audit for the sixth year running. AA is the highest announced audit grade that...

Glasgow coffee roaster’s major investment brings packaging boost

NEW 'state-of-the-art' packaging lines are to be installed at Glasgow-based coffee roaster Matthew Algie's production headquarters as part of a multi-million-pound investment. Established over 150...

Valpak welcomes retail packaging specialist to its team

RETAIL packaging specialist Lorraine Wilson has joined Reconomy Group company Valpak. Valpak said her practical knowledge of retail systems and packaging materials will enhance the...
Backlit shot of various plastic bottles

UK Packaging PRO to lead packaging recycling scheme

UK Packaging PRO has been appointed by PackUK as the national Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for the UK’s packaging recycling scheme, Extended Producer Responsibility...

Ishida confirms two senior appointments

ISHIDA Europe has strengthened its senior team with two new appointments. Ryan Jones, who joined the business in 2018, has been promoted to the role...

Can Makers appoints new chairman

SIMON Gresty has been appointed chairman of the Can Makers, the industry trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK. Simon, who is general...
Lesley Smith, The Label Makers

Label manufacturer adds to senior team with new appointment

THE Label Makers has announced the appointment of Lesley Smith as business development manager for Scotland and the English Borders. With 18 years' experience in...
Flint Group

Flint Group transfers newspaper ink production and service centre to Frankfurt

FLINT Group, a specialist in ink and coating solutions for the print and packaging sectors, has announced it has successfully relocated its newspaper ink...
Benito Sala

New MD appointed at i2r Packaging Solutions

ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has appointed Benito Sala as its new MD. Sala has more than 20 years of leadership experience across...