YPS takes on extra space following ‘explosive’ growth

YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has acquired an additional West Yorkshire distribution centre following 'explosive' growth in the past year. The Heckmondwike site will see the...

PFF Group bolsters expansion plans with Sirap UK acquisition

FOOD packaging manufacturer PFF Group has completed the acquisition of Sedgefield-based Sirap UK. Sirap UK is a £13 million turnover business that was part of...

New postcode-specific tool hopes to end confusion over packaging recycling

A new initiative has been launched to help guide people on how and where their packaging can be recycled in their local area. Launched by software...

Poll shows support for labelling detailing how meat and dairy was produced

A new survey has shown support for labelling on meat and dairy products that states the conditions in which the animal was reared in. The...

Print Scotland elects trade association’s first female president

PRINT Scotland has elected Susan Graham, MD of Dalkeith-based FLB Group, as its first female president. At an online AGM, members of the 111-year-old trade...

IKEA to cut plastic packaging from consumer range by 2028

IKEA has announced it intends to phase out plastic packaging from its consumer range by 2028. The Swedish furniture retailer said it hopes the move...

Mondi opens new ISTA-certified performance lab

PACKAGING and paper specialist Mondi has opened a new ISTA-certified laboratory in the Czech Republic, equipped with testing equipment that enables full simulation of...

Pitreavie announces raft of senior appointments

PITREAVIE Group has announced a raft of new appointments to its senior management team. Commercial director Mark Bruce, who was previously brands director for Finsbury...

Macfarlane hails ‘robust’ performance despite ‘challenging’ market conditions

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group expects to exceed previous expectations for the full year, with sales revenue having grown by 25% in the year...

Ivanhoe Caledonian presses ahead with expansion plans

ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has completed the acquisition of 15,000 sq ft of industrial space on behalf of Ivanhoe Caledonian, Edinburgh’s last remaining commercial printing...