‘Viable and sustainable’ alternative to traditional paper bags launched

SEAL Packaging has been acquired by experienced industry professionals Kevin Curran, Sally Gabbitas, and Kevin Prosser, as a vehicle to launch new ranges of...

Tray manufacturer launches new ‘user-friendly and engaging’ website

ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has unveiled its new website, described as incorporating the latest web development technologies and new features. The layout...

KM Packaging appoints new MD after switching to employee ownership model

FLEXIBLE packaging and lidding films specialist KM Packaging has confirmed the appointment of Frances Busby as managing director. Frances took up her position in July....

Firm hails success of switching to four-day week

DATALASE has hailed the success of its decision to move to a four-day week at the start of this year. The photonic printing solutions company...

The Label Makers adds to senior team with key appointment

THE Label Makers has appointed Rebecca Price as the firm's business development manager. She will have responsibility for account relationships across Scotland and the...

James Cropper secures funding deal to support sustainable goals

JAMES Cropper plc has completed  a £25 million club-bank financing deal with NatWest and HSBC UK backed by an 80% guarantee by UK Export...

Paper merchant confirms new acquisition

DENMAUR Independent Papers has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the business and assets of the Fine Paper and Conversion division (incorporating...

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...

Aetna Group completes Meypack acquisition

AETNA Group, which produces end-of-line packaging machines and systems through its business units Robopac and OCME, has announced the acquisition of German company Meypack. Meypack...

Plastic pallet specialist hails ‘tremendous’ year of business

GOPLASTICPALLETS.COM has announced an increase in turnover for the eighth consecutive year. The plastic pallet specialist revealed that for the financial year ending May 31,...