New commercial director for tray manufacturer

ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has announced the appointment of Katy Rogers as commercial director. An experienced sales and marketing leader, with a...

Glass packaging specialist relocates to ‘unique’ space

GLASS packaging supplier Croxsons has relocated to new offices in Sutton, Surrey, in a move which marks the culmination of a five-year plan. Located in...

Glasgow coffee roaster’s major investment brings packaging boost

NEW 'state-of-the-art' packaging lines are to be installed at Glasgow-based coffee roaster Matthew Algie's production headquarters as part of a multi-million-pound investment. Established over 150...

Valpak welcomes retail packaging specialist to its team

RETAIL packaging specialist Lorraine Wilson has joined Reconomy Group company Valpak. Valpak said her practical knowledge of retail systems and packaging materials will enhance the...

Management buyout complete at Leeds-based packaging business

THE senior team at Leeds-based Fenton Packaging Solutions has completed a Management Buyout (MBO) of the company. Ownership of the firm has passed from former...

Industrial Physics tipped for further growth following acquisition by KKR

INDUSTRIAL Physics, a packaging, product, and material test and inspection provider, has announced its acquisition by investment funds managed by KKR from Union Park...

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...

Smurfit Kappa invests €40 million in corrugated plant facility

SMURFIT Kappa has invested €40 million to expand its Pruszków corrugated plant in Poland. The investment includes the installation of a new 'high-tech' corrugator and...

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...

Macfarlane Group makes ‘solid’ start to 2023 with increased sales and profit

MACFARLANE Group has made a 'solid' start to 2023, the business has revealed in a trading update. Chair Aleen Gulvanessian was due to update shareholders...