Packaging machinery manufacturer hails ‘best ever’ quarter

PACKAGING machinery specialist GIC has reported its best ever first quarter. The company, which produces vertical form fill and seal machines, revealed it has seen...

International trade recognition for packaging business

ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions is celebrating after being honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade. Patrt of the Italian Laminazione Sottile...

New stats highlight ‘resilience’ of aerosol sector

NEW figures have revealed by the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) show that 1.521 billion cans were filled in 2019, representing a small drop...

Cullen invest in corrugate packaging technology

ADVERTORIAL GLASGOW-based Cullen are an eco-friendly packaging manufacturer, specialising in moulded pulp and corrugate packaging. Following a £2million investment in their moulded pulp facility, including a...

KM Packaging appoints business development manager

KM Packaging has appointed Pete Ford as business development manager. The firm, which specialises in lidding films and flexible packaging, said he will have responsibility for growing sales...

Scottish Government confirms extra support for businesses

THE Scottish Government has revealed details of a further £220 million of grants being made available for businesses, including the recently self-employed, to help...

BPF to host coronavirus impact webinar series

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has announced the launch of a series of free webinars to explore the impact of coronavirus on the plastics...

Flexo industry remains ‘buoyant’ says trade association

THE flexographic printing and converting industry has remained 'buoyant' despite the impact of Covid-19, according to a leading trade association for the sector. Neil Jones,...

Loma appoints new Scottish sales manager

IVOR Milne has been appointed regional sales manager for Scotland at machinery specialist Loma Systems. He was most recently a sales engineer with coding and...

Report predicts growth in anti-counterfeiting packaging technology

A recent report on packaging holography has highlighted the growth in anti-counterfeiting packaging technology, the trade body behind the study has said. The International Hologram...