GPI invests €20m in Netherlands facility
GRAPHIC Packaging International has revealed an expansion of its Sneek manufacturing site in The Netherlands as part of a €20 million investment to meet...
KeCo retains BRC AA status
KeCo Foodservice Packaging Ltd has announced it has been awarded British Retail Consortium (BRC) ‘AA’ High Hygiene accreditation for the fourth consecutive year.
Jamie Kearns,...
BCMPA to consult members over ‘concerns’ around post-Brexit immigration plans
THE British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association (BCMPA) has announced it will consult its members following concerns over the UK Government’s post-Brexit immigration plans.
Several BCMPA...
Saica to build new production facility in Livingston
SAICA Group has announced a £50 million+ investment in its Scottish packaging business with plans to create a new state-of-the-art production facility in Livingston,...
Valpak brings in new business director
COMPLIANCE scheme Valpak has appointed Kieran Roche as director of new business.
He joins from CBRE Group, where he was commercial director for property management.
"Valpak...
Laser marking technology awareness boosts firm’s growth plans
MACSA ID UK is reporting a 40% rise in sales during 2019, with similar growth forecast for 2020.
The specialist in laser, inkjet and thermal...
New machinery specialist for YPS
PACKAGING machinery and automation specialist Neil Pygott has joined Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) as a sales manager.
Neil embarked on an apprenticeship in electrical and...
Tetra Pak unveils ‘virtual’ marketplace for food and drink manufacturers
TETRA Pak has launched what it described as the food and beverage industry’s first full-scale virtual marketplace.
The new platform, created using Mirakl SaaS Marketplace...
Macfarlane makes new senior appointment
ROGER Lawty has been appointed group regional director for the north of England, Scotland and Ireland at Macfarlane Packaging, succeeding David Machin who retired last...
New acquisition strengthens Macfarlane’s growth plans
MACFARLANE Group has announced the acquisition of the business of Teesside-based Armagrip Limited.
The firm said the move is in line with its strategy of building...
