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...

Parkside appoints global sales director

PAULA Birch has been promoted to the role of global sales director at Parkside. Paula has been European sales director at the packaging specialist for...

Digital flexible packaging specialist reveals expansion plans

EPAC Holdings Europe has announced plans to open a second UK site for customers in the north of England. The digital flexible packaging specialist recently...