GIC directors Luke Murphy and Andy Beal

GIC secures manufacturing future for Cotswold Mechanical weighers

GIC has bought the intellectual property, stock, and spare parts inventory of Cotswold Mechanical Ltd, which went into liquidation earlier this year. The move means...
Cepac expansion details

Cepac to start work on £53m investment plans

PERFORMANCE packaging specialist Cepac has revealed it is embarking on a three-year investment in developing its physical footprint in the north of England. With over £53...
Nexus machinery

Nexus Packaging announces second phase of expansion of Glasgow facility

NEXUS Packaging has announced the second phase of expansion at its advanced blow moulding facility in Glasgow. The manufacturer of industrial plastic containers' 57,000 sq....
Sean Cushion, LPR

LPR appoints new regional manager for the UK & Ireland

EUROPEAN pallet pooling specialist, LPR-La Palette Rouge, recently appointed Sean Cushion as its regional manager UK & Ireland. The role will see Sean lead the...
Marc Ioannidis

OMRON confirms new general manager for UK & Ireland

OMRON Industrial Automation Europe has announced the appointment of Marc Ioannidis as general manager UK & Ireland, succeeding Sam Tilley who has become general...
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Autopack buys Nottingham namesake

AUTOPACK has bought Nottingham-based designer and manufacturer of bespoke bag filling and handling equipment, Autopak Machinery. The company said that the move furthers its capabilities in...

Xampla to accelerate innovation following $14 million investment

AN injection of $14 million in private capital is set to accelerate UK materials innovation company Xampla’s mission to replace single-use plastics with alternatives...
Donald McLaren

McLaren Packaging Group announces restructuring and new brands

PORT Glasgow-headquartered McLaren Packaging Group has undergone a restructure to consolidate and simplify how its family of businesses is presented to the market. The restructure...

Xaar opens applications for new charity partner

DIGITAL inkjet technology specialist, Xaar, is inviting registered charities to apply for its next official charity partnership. The opportunity forms part of the group’s ESG...
Colton Packaging lorries

Fleet investment opens up new opportunities for packaging firm

COLTON Packaging has added two new lorries to its fleet as part of the firm's growth plans. The company has snapped up one 7.5-tonne and...