Dr Lukas Burkhardt

Vetropack Group begins 2026 with new CEO

GLASS packaging manufacturer Vetropack Group has appointed Dr Lukas Burkhardt as its new CEO. The 46-year-old Swiss national succeeds Johann Reiter, who retired at the...

Council raises concerns over deposit return scheme

ARGYLL and Bute Council has called on the Scottish Government to take 'urgent' action to address concerns regarding the introduction of its deposit return...
Young Spirits

Edinburgh spirits sector specialist celebrates FSSC accreditation

EDINBURGH-based bottling, packaging and labelling specialist Young Spirits has been accredited by one of the food and drink industry’s most prestigious quality assurance schemes:...

Macfarlane trading ‘in line with expectations’

GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Group has issued a trading update in which the protective packaging specialist revealed it expects financial results for 2022 to be ahead...

Packaging machinery manufacturer hails ‘best ever’ quarter

PACKAGING machinery specialist GIC has reported its best ever first quarter. The company, which produces vertical form fill and seal machines, revealed it has seen...
Tom Bouchier

FANUC UK MD set for expanded European remit

TOM Bouchier, MD of automation specialist FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland, will additionally take on the role of northern Europe co-ordinator, VP FANUC Europe,...

Falkirk business rebrands to reflect “rapidly expanding” product range

FALKIRK-based inflatable and reusable protective packaging specialist BUBL Bag has announced the business will now trade under the name BUBL Packaging to reflect the...
Biffa's Seaham polymer plant

Biffa completes acquisition of PET bottle manufacturer Esterform

BIFFA has completed the acquisition to merge its UK PET recycling operations with Esterform - an UK PET pre-form and bottle manufacturer. This move has...

Long-serving employee joins Denny Bros board

LONG-serving staff member Ashley Simpson is joining the board of directors at Denny Bros. He first joined the firm 15 years ago on work placement...
Interroll customer hub

Interroll launches new customer hub at UK headquarters

MATERIAL handling solutions provider Interroll has announced completion of a refurbishment project at its UK HQ in Northamptonshire, to create a new customer hub. The...