77% of businesses unaware of plastic packaging tax
OVER three quarters (77%) of UK businesses are unaware of the impending plastic packaging tax, Veolia has reported.
The French-headquartered utility and service firm commissioned...
Avanti Conveyors to relocate to purpose-built site
AVANTI Conveyors has secured a site in Harpur Hill, Buxton, to support the firm's growth plans.
The manufacturer and supplier of handling equipment said that...
24/7 conversion brings packaging sector jobs boost
AUTOMATED Packaging Systems’ has announced that its in-house converting process is now running 24/7.
The business said this is enabling the company to meet greater...
Aluminium foil tray manufacturer appoints new sales chief
TOM Cliffe has been appointed head of sales at aluminium foil tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions.
Reporting to commercial director Katy Rogers, Tom will assume...
Companies share thoughts on plastic packaging tax
PLASTIC packaging manufactured in, or imported into, the UK containing less than 30% recycled plastic will be subject to a tax of £200 per...
Label manufacturer appoints new business development manager
THE Label Makers has announced the appointment of Dan Wilson as business development manager.
The manufacturer revealed his role is intended to strengthen the sales...
James Cropper secures funding deal to support sustainable goals
JAMES Cropper plc has completed a £25 million club-bank financing deal with NatWest and HSBC UK backed by an 80% guarantee by UK Export...
Antalis appoints new head of innovation and design
ANTALIS Packaging has announced the appointment of former head of business development John Garner to the newly created role of head of innovation and...
Corrugated pack manufacturer strengthens senior team
CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer Boxway Packaging Group has appointed Jo McCleave as business development manager, Telford.
The firm revealed she brings a wealth of experience in...
Tony’s Chocolonely urges firms to sign up to the Better Business Act coalition
DUTCH chocolate firm Tony's Chocolonely has urged companies to sign up to the Better Business Act coalition.
Spearheaded by B Corp UK and supported by...
