DS Smith appoints new UK & Ireland packaging division MD

DS Smith has announced the appointment of Paul Clarke as its new managing director within its UK and Ireland's packaging division. The company said Mr...

New packaging equipment to be installed at £58m Walkers factory upgrade

PEPSICO has announced its biggest investment in the UK in the last 25 years with the £58 million upgrade of its Walkers Leicester factory. Celebrating...

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...

Smurfit Kappa hosts European business leaders at Dublin summit

SMURFIT Kappa’s group chief executive, Tony Smurfit, recently welcomed top European business leaders in Dublin to discuss initiatives aimed at strengthening the region’s competitiveness. The...

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...