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...
DW Reusables expands injection moulding portfolio with new acquisition
DW Reusables, a specialist in injection moulding reusable packaging, has announced the acquisition of Stražaplastika, a Croatian-based injection moulding and extrusion company.
The move will...
Plea launched to help Ukrainian packaging professionals find jobs in UK sector
AN appeal has been launched for help in creating a dedicated website which would enable Ukrainian packaging professionals to find jobs in the sector...
National Insurance threshold to rise by over £3,000
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that, from July, the starting threshold for paying National Insurance is rising by more than £3,000 to £12,750.
The...
Flexible packaging firm confirms trio of new board members
FLEXIBLE packaging specialist Parkside has appointed three new board members in a move described as adding almost 100 years of industry experience to the...
Pusterla Pollards appoints new commercial director
LUXURY packaging specialist Pusterla Pollards has announced the appointment of Graeme Riddell as the firm's new commercial director.
He takes up the role after four...
Scottish businesses urged to withdraw from trading with Russia
THE Scottish Government has urged businesses in Scotland to withdraw from trading with Russia, following its invasion of Ukraine.
Kate Forbes, finance and economy secretary,...
Xaar completes acquisition of Megnajet
XAAR has announced it has completed the acquisition of Megnajet, a specialist in the design and manufacture of industrial ink management and supply systems...
Garçon Wines launches packaging spin off
GARÇON Wines is spinning off the packaging elements of the business under the new name of Packamama.
Inspired by the goddess Pachamama, the firm said...
OMRON appoints new CEO of IAB in Europe
OMRON has appointed Fernando Colás as CEO of its Industrial Automation Business (IAB) in EMEA.
Colás, who has been with the business for over 37...
