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...

Investment helps Contact Originators double capacity

PACKAGING origination, graphics management and flexographic plate specialist Contact Originators has confirmed completion of a £1.2 million investment this year in technology and capacity...

Pitreavie Group appoints new manufacturing director

PACKAGING specialist Pitreavie Group has appointed Scott Alexander as group manufacturing director. He brings 30 years' experience within the packaging industry to the Glenrothes-headquartered business,...

LPR appoints new business development manager

RED pallet pooling specialist LPR has appointed Steve Wright as business development manager. He has previously worked with retail and logistics companies including Somerfield, Makro and...