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...

LPR appoints new managing director

PALLET pooling specialist LPR (La Palette Rouge) has confirmed the appointment of Jean-Luc Guénard as MD. The firm said he draws on 'solid international experience'...

Business confirms largest ever equipment investment

WEEDON PSC, a manufacturer of e-commerce packaging, corrugated packaging and Point of Sale (POS) displays, has announced it has bought a new six-colour HQPP...

Flexible packaging and lidding films specialist announces international expansion

KM Packaging has established an official business entity in Australia. The flexible packaging and lidding films supplier revealed that KM Packaging Services ANZ Pty Ltd...

Macfarlane acquires protective packaging distributor Gottlieb

MACFARLANE Group has completed the acquisition of A & G Holdings Limited, owner of Gottlieb Packaging Materials. Gottlieb is based in the north west of...

FANUC Europe appoints new president and CEO

FANUC Europe has appointed Marco Ghirardello as its new president and CEO. He succeeds Shinichi Tanzawa, who has been leading the company since 2016 and...

Avanti Conveyors confirms partnership with Duro Felguera

AVANTI Conveyors has announced it has reached an agreement to implement Duro Felguera’s automated vertical storage systems in the UK and Ireland. Co-operation is also...

Flexible packaging firm opens new UK base following ‘rapid’ growth

ECO Flexibles has opened its new UK headquarters in Northampton, in a move described as a 'significant leap forward' for the business. Now located in...

Macfarlane Group celebrates 75 years in business

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has marked 75 years of business with celebrations among staff across the UK and Europe. The business was founded...
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Emmepi Group completes acquisition of Avanti Conveyors

ITALY-based Emmepi Group, a supplier of material handling solutions, has completed the acquisition of UK-based Avanti Conveyors. Emmepi Group said the objective is to further...