Berlin Packaging completes ‘key’ acquisition of Premi

BERLIN Packaging has completed the acquisition of Premi S.p.A., a global packaging supplier that specialises in solutions for the beauty and cosmetic industries. Headquartered in...

Businesses urged to start preparing now for Plastic Packaging Tax

SOUTHGATE Packaging is urging business to prepare now for the Plastic Packaging Tax, which is due to come into force in April next year. The...

Fortress acquires New Zealand-based equipment manufacturer

FORTRESS Technology now has four global manufacturing hubs after completing the acquisition of Dynamic Inspection, a manufacturer of in-line metal detectors, x-ray and checkweighing...

Pusterla Pollards appoints new commercial director

LUXURY packaging specialist Pusterla Pollards has announced the appointment of Graeme Riddell as the firm's new commercial director. He takes up the role after four...
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Packaging stakeholders give mixed response to chancellor’s autumn budget

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves' autumn budget contained a number of announcements of relevance to the packaging industry. Of particular note was the increase to the Plastic...

Loma names new Scottish regional sales manager

IAN Hogg has been appointed regional sales manager for Scotland at Loma systems. The manufacturer of metal detectors, checkweighers and X-ray equipment for the food...

Tetra Pak unveils ‘virtual’ marketplace for food and drink manufacturers

TETRA Pak has launched what it described as the food and beverage industry’s first full-scale virtual marketplace. The new platform, created using Mirakl SaaS Marketplace...
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Carton manufacturer introduces four-day working week option for staff

CARTON manufacturer Falconer has announced the switch to a four-day working week for its team. The firm explained that the new model allows team members...

Avery Dennison to invest over €60 million in European operations

AVERY Dennison has revealed details of two investments aimed at expanding the company's manufacturing capacity and improving factory efficiency in Europe. The firm said it...

Dantex confirms expansion of technical centre to boost virtual demonstrations

DANTEX Group has revealed that the success of its virtual equipment demonstrations in the pastier has led to the expansion of the firm's technical...