Macfarlane revenues and profits up after ‘positive’ start to 2021

GLASGOW-headquartered Macfarlane Group has revealed in a trading update that turnover for the first quarter of 2021 is up by 15%, with profits 'well ahead'...

SIG commits to increasing representation of women in senior roles

SIG has announced plans to increase representation of women in leadership roles from 18% to 30% by the year 2025. The firm said the move...

Plant protein start-up accelerates growth plans with double appointment

XAMPLA, a start-up creator of natural alternatives to single-use plastics, has announced two new appointments ahead of bringing its first products to market later...

HMRC urges businesses to get ready for new plastic packaging tax

HMRC has published a policy paper detailing how businesses should prepare for the impending plastic packaging tax. The new tax, which is to take effect...

Dantex aims to emerge from pandemic ‘stronger’

DANTEX Group has revealed how the business aims to emerge stronger from the Covid-19 pandemic, with the business currently 'channeling its activities into preparing...

New DataLase financial controller makes immediate contribution

DATALASE has announced the appointment of Nick Crossley as financial controller. Crossley, a chartered accountant, has worked at all levels of company finance in a...

Markem-Imaje relocates UK demonstration centre to Nottingham

MARKEM-Imaje has announced it has relocated its UK customer demonstration centre from Manchester to Nottingham. The manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions revealed the move...

Fresh investment allows flat wine bottle supplier to ramp up growth plans

SUSTAINABLE wine specialist Garçon Wines has secured £670,000 of investment in parent company Delivering Happiness Limited to help grow the business, which is best...

UPAC Group confirms launch of new division

THE UPAC Group has announced the launch of a new division called We-Pac in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The firm, which has facilities in Glasgow,...

Tony’s Chocolonely urges firms to sign up to the Better Business Act coalition

DUTCH chocolate firm Tony's Chocolonely has urged companies to sign up to the Better Business Act coalition. Spearheaded by B Corp UK and supported by...