Plea launched to help Ukrainian packaging professionals find jobs in UK sector

AN appeal has been launched for help in creating a dedicated website which would enable Ukrainian packaging professionals to find jobs in the sector...

National Insurance threshold to rise by over £3,000

UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that, from July, the starting threshold for paying National Insurance is rising by more than £3,000 to £12,750. The...

Flexible packaging firm confirms trio of new board members

FLEXIBLE packaging specialist Parkside has appointed three new board members in a move described as adding almost 100 years of industry experience to the...

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...

Scottish businesses urged to withdraw from trading with Russia

THE Scottish Government has urged businesses in Scotland to withdraw from trading with Russia, following its invasion of Ukraine. Kate Forbes, finance and economy secretary,...

Xaar completes acquisition of Megnajet

XAAR has announced it has completed the acquisition of Megnajet, a specialist in the design and manufacture of industrial ink management and supply systems...

Garçon Wines launches packaging spin off

GARÇON Wines is spinning off the packaging elements of the business under the new name of Packamama. Inspired by the goddess Pachamama, the firm said...

OMRON appoints new CEO of IAB in Europe

OMRON has appointed Fernando Colás as CEO of its Industrial Automation Business (IAB) in EMEA. Colás, who has been with the business for over 37...

Macfarlane reports increased revenues and profit

MACFARLANE Group has revealed that 'strong growth' has delivered results 'ahead of market expectations' after the business released its preliminary financial results for the...

Packaging firm doubles capacity with new warehouse facility

SAMUEL Grant Packaging has opened a second warehouse in Leeds after outgrowing its initial premises in the city. The business said the 40,000 sq ft...