Manufacturer supplies ‘record’ number of machines

PACKAGING machinery manufacturer GIC has announced it sent a 'record' number of machines out the door in June. In a typical month, GIC revealed it...

Sanner announces record group turnover

PHARMACEUTICAL primary packaging manufacturer Sanner has announced a record group turnover of just over 85 million euros for 2019. The firm revealed that investments in...

Sensor apps help maintain distancing requirements

SICK has developed two new sensor apps to help comply with distancing measures in working and public spaces. The SICK PeopleCounter is based on a...

Saica launches digital ‘Solutions Catalogue’

SAICA Pack has launched its new Solutions Catalogue, which showcases the firm's packaging designs digitally and allows customers to virtually personalise products. The application has been...

Ishida launches new rental scheme to meet changing demands

ISHIDA Europe has announced the launch of a new rental scheme to help businesses manage ever-changing circumstances resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. The manufacturer revealed...

Further support announced for small businesses in Scotland

SMALL businesses which share properties but do not pay business rates are now eligible to apply for grants to help with the impact of...

Increase in e-commerce sales offers ‘huge’ opportunity

THE increase in online food sales amidst the Covid-19 pandemic offers a 'huge' opportunity for manufacturing and trade companies, CBS-System has said. Timo Schaffrath, the...

Long-serving employee joins Denny Bros board

LONG-serving staff member Ashley Simpson is joining the board of directors at Denny Bros. He first joined the firm 15 years ago on work placement...

Avanti appoints engineering director

PAUL Hanley has been appointed engineering director at Avanti Conveyors. He has worked in the packaging industry for 16 years, featuring spells at SCA, Saica...

Chancellor confirms changes to furlough scheme

UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that, from August, employers will have to start sharing the cost of the furlough scheme. While the scheme will...