77% of businesses unaware of plastic packaging tax

OVER three quarters (77%) of UK businesses are unaware of the impending plastic packaging tax, Veolia has reported. The French-headquartered utility and service firm commissioned...

UK businesses warned over looming Plastic Packaging Tax submission deadline

PACKAGING data specialist Ecoveritas is urging UK businesses to be prepared to submit their Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) return before the end of July. Companies...

Macfarlane trading ‘in line with expectations’

GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Group has issued a trading update in which the protective packaging specialist revealed it expects financial results for 2022 to be ahead...

Croxsons bolsters team with two new appointments

CROXSONS has bolstered its sales and marketing team with the recruitment of Martin Boyle as area sales manager for the north of England and...

Kingsmoor Packaging unveils refreshed brand identity

KINGSMOOR Packaging has revealed a brand refresh, which includes a new logo and strapline - ‘Forming a Better Future’. The thermoforming business said the brand...

Contract packing specialist increases capacity with new home

CONTRACT packing and fulfilment specialist The Finishing Line is moving to new premises in October, in a move described as marking a new era...

SAICA continues growth with new acquisitions

Spanish multi-national company SAICA has announced the acquisition of a trio of Dutch companies. The recycled paper manufacturer has agreed the acquisition of 100% of...

Tri-Star Packaging appoints new MD as founders quit to pursue other interests

ALEX Noake is the new managing director of Tri-Star Packaging. He joined the business is 2017 and has been promoted from his previous position as commercial director and general manager

Antalis prepared for ‘peak in demand’ for packaging solutions

ANTALIS Packaging has sought to reassure the market that the business is geared up to deal with an 'unexpected peak in demand'. The packaging specialist...

Ishida Europe launches new ‘user-friendly’ website

ISHIDA Europe has launched a new website which the manufacturer said will provide an 'enhanced' customer experience that reflects the 'expertise and experience' of...