SMEs ‘not looking to cut packaging costs’
95% of British SMEs aren’t looking to reduce their packaging costs in the near future, according to new research.
The YouGov survey, commissioned by Davpack...
Antalis Packaging opens three new branches
ANTALIS Packaging has strengthened its presence in the south of England with the opening of three new branches.
The new bases in Watford, Basingstoke and...
DS Smith reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 19%
DS Smith has announced that it has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 19% compared to 2019/20.
Further to this, the company also replaced more than...
Saica strengthens presence in Madrid region with Ecovidal acquisition
SAICA Group has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the total shares of the waste management and collection company, Ecovidal-Miguel Vidal e...
Name change the “logical next step” for merged firms
FOLLOWING the recent merger between Mercury Packaging and CPS Flexibles, the combined companies have announced a name change to Fusion Flexibles.
The business said the...
Government minister officially opens Cullen’s expanded Glasgow facility
SCOTLAND'S minister for small business, trade and innovation has officially opened Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging's new factory extension in Glasgow.
Richard Lochhead MSP visited the expanded...
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...
BCMPA to consult members over ‘concerns’ around post-Brexit immigration plans
THE British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association (BCMPA) has announced it will consult its members following concerns over the UK Government’s post-Brexit immigration plans.
Several BCMPA...
New study reveals impact of pandemic on staff absences in the plastics industry
NEW research has highlighted the impact of Covid-19 on staff absences within the plastics industry, with almost a third of companies having to reduce...
Paper bubble wrap provider confirms £1.3m investment in new premises
PROTEGA Global, which launched the Hexcel Wrap ‘paper bubble wrap’ to market, has announced it is investing £1.3 million to bring its manufacturing and...
