Pinetec

James Jones & Sons’ Australian subsidiary expands with new acquisition

JAMES Jones & Sons’ Australian subsidiary, Hyne Group, has announced the acquisition of Pinetec Pt Ltd, a pallet and packaging business based in Perth,...

Paper packaging specialist begins major programme to upgrade mill

MONDI is embarking on a project to upgrade its Dynäs pulp and paper mill in Sweden. The aim is to increase efficiency and improve the...
Dallas joins Payne

Dallas joins Payne

A LEADING manufacturer and supplier of tear tape has appointed Martin Dallas as its new managing director of packaging solutions. The new recruit joins Payne...
David Prew, Suttons

Protective packaging specialist appoints technical sales manager

SUTTONS Performance Packaging has appointed David Prew as technical sales manager. The Cambridgeshire-based company, part of Macfarlane Packaging, designs and manufactures protective packaging. The firm...

Sensor apps help maintain distancing requirements

SICK has developed two new sensor apps to help comply with distancing measures in working and public spaces. The SICK PeopleCounter is based on a...
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...
Francisco Azeredo

Hydropac appoints new commercial manager

TEMPERATURE-controlled packaging specialist Hydropac has announced the appointment of Francisco Azeredo as commercial manager. Francisco has over 20 years' experience in airline cargo sales. In...

Macfarlane results reveal ten successive years of profit growth

MACFARLANE Group has reported an increase in both turnover and pre-tax profit for 2019. The packaging specialist revealed that revenue was up 4% to £225.4 million,...

UPAC Group confirms launch of new division

THE UPAC Group has announced the launch of a new division called We-Pac in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The firm, which has facilities in Glasgow,...

Macfarlane Group celebrates 75 years in business

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has marked 75 years of business with celebrations among staff across the UK and Europe. The business was founded...