Industrial and technical foam converter invests in new premises
KAYFOAM, a converter of industrial and technical foams in Scotland, has taken over the largest unit in the new West 100 development at Hillington...
ULMA appoints new regional sales chief for Scotland and Northern Ireland
BILL Anderson has been appointed regional sales manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland at ULMA Packaging UK.
Bill, who has enjoyed a 38-year career in...
Packaging association warns industry is ‘not ready’ for plastics tax
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that the sector is not ready for the impending Plastic Packaging Tax.
It comes following a survey amongst...
Firm warns ‘demand is outstripping capacity’ in UK carton industry
MANAGING director of New Vision Packaging (NVP), Stephen Shortland, has warned that 'demand is outstripping capacity' in the UK carton industry.
The firm - which...
Firm predicts shift to data-led sustainability in packaging
DATA is to take a more central role in sustainability strategies in 2022, flexible packaging developer Eco Flexible has predicted.
The firm, which specialises in...
Digital DRS specialist appoints new chief financial officer
POLYTAG, the business behind new technology supporting digital deposit return schemes, has appointed Steve Dawson as chief financial officer (CFO).
Dawson, who Polytag said brings...
Antalis appoints new product manager amid ‘ambitious’ growth plans
ANTALIS Packaging has appointed Ian Whitcombe as product manager.
The former Antalis national key account manager brings over 20 years’ experience and knowledge of packaging...
New study reveals impact of pandemic on staff absences in the plastics industry
NEW research has highlighted the impact of Covid-19 on staff absences within the plastics industry, with almost a third of companies having to reduce...
DTP Print merges with Southfield Stationers
MIDLOTHIAN-based gift and stationery specialist Southfield Stationers has merged with Edinburgh digital printer Digital Typeline Publications (DTP).
The newly merged business will trade as DTP...
Coveris’ graphic services business Rivendell launches new brand
LEEDS-based graphic services provider Rivendell has launched a new brand and service offer to support growth in the FMCG retail sector.
As part of Coveris’...
