Flexible packaging and lidding films supplier confirms senior appointment

KM Packaging has appointed Justin Hattee to the role of chief financial officer (CFO). The flexible packaging and lidding films supplier said Justin will focus...

Macfarlane hails ‘resilient’ financial performance

MACFARLANE Group has hailed a 'resilient' financial performance in 2020 in the face of Covid-19-related challenges. The group's 2020 preliminary results show a 2.1% increase...

Aquapak appoints chief operating officer to support growth plans

AQUAPAK Polymers has appointed Tom Barrett as chief operating officer. Based at the firm’s main manufacturing site in Birmingham, he will be responsible for supporting...
Keith Gallant

UK-based robotics specialist targets North American market with key appointment

RAINBOW Dynamics, the UK-based developer and manufacturer of robotic and automated materials handling solutions, has appointed Keith Gallant as general manager for the USA...

API Foilmakers agrees deal to acquire United Foils Europe and subsidiaries

Aldus with its subsidiary API Foilmakers, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire United Foils Europe BV along with its businesses United Transfer...
Connected Packaging

Updated edition of connected packaging book launches

APPETITE Creative has announced the release of the updated edition of Connected Packaging: The Game-Changing Marketing Tool. Authored by the creative technology studio's MD, Jenny...
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Budget reaction: FDF welcomes mass balance approach for PPT

THE Food and Drink Federation has welcomed HMRC’s decision to allow companies to use mass balance accounting in calculating recycled content for the Plastic...
Andrew Cockerill

James Cropper Paper & Packaging appoints business development manager

JAMES Cropper Paper & Packaging has appointed Andrew Cockerill as business development manager, as the company expands its reach across the UK and European...

New partnership brings Stratus-faction for Parkside

PARKSIDE has confirmed it has entered into a new partnership with French packaging specialist Stratus Packaging. Stratus is a manufacturer and distributor of packaging solutions...
DS Smith Hungary investment

DS Smith ramps up eastern Europe expansion plans with €34.4m Hungary investment

DS Smith has announced a €34.4 million investment in its Hungary operations, supported by the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency. The move will enhance the company’s...