DS Smith appoints new UK recycling MD
DS Smith has appointed Andy Berrisford to the role of UK managing director for recycling.
He will be tasked with helping customers to reduce waste...
Tobacco-style marketing restrictions could be ‘catastrophic’ for brands
THE marketing restrictions faced by the tobacco industry could lead to a $521 billion loss to businesses if extended to other sectors, a new...
Smurfit Kappa launches UK e-commerce packaging lab
SMURFIT Kappa has opened an International Safe Transfer Association (ISTA) certified lab at its new e-commerce facility in Northampton.
The firm said the move brings...
Smurfit Kappa confirms €24 million investment project
SMURFIT Kappa has unveiled plans to invest €24 million in a project to expand its corrugated plant in Rethel, France.
The packaging giant explained that...
James Jones & Sons completes acquisition of UK Pallet Collars
LARBERT-based James Jones & Sons, a provider of pallet and packaging solutions and owner of Billington (International), has announced the acquisition of UK Pallet...
TIPA adds to senior team to boost North America expansion
COMPOSTABLE packaging producer TIPA has announced its expansion into North America with several senior appointments and a focus on developing US-based capabilities as demand...
BoxWay outlines ‘ambitious’ plans for growth
BOXWAY Packaging Group has outlined growth plans following the acquisition of Saica sheet plants in Exeter, Peterlee and Telford.
BoxWay said its focus is to...
Packaging specialist confirms further £1 million investment in Cumbernauld site
PITREAVIE Group has announced a further £1 million investment in new plant and machinery at its Cumbernauld corrugated box manufacturing facility.
The packaging specialist said...
British Plastics Federation elects new president
KAREN Drinkwater has been elected as the new president of the British Plastics Federation (BPF).
A founding director of JSC Rotational Limited, she succeeds Martin...
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'...
