Events align to create perfect storm for sectors
THE dual challenges of Brexit and climate change have come together to cause a “major impact” to the food industry and the supply of...
Flexible firms name new group engineering boss
FLEXIBLE packaging manufacturers Mercury Packaging and CPS Flexible have appointed Carl Woolrich as group engineering manager.
He is the first key appointment since the two...
Vending cup deal cements long-term partnership
RPC Tedeco-Gizeh has sealed an extension to its vending cup deal with NIVO Group.
The contract will see RPC Tedeco-Gizeh produce plastic cups in a...
Landmark letting gives UPAC Group room to grow
THE UPAC Group has secured the largest industrial letting in Scotland this year, signing a 15-year lease on a site in Cardonald on the...
Antalis appoints key account manager
STEPHEN Herring has left Macfarlane Packaging to join Antalis Packaging as key account manager.
Working in the Midlands' account team, he will be responsible for...
Macfarlane to buy Nottingham firms in multi-million pound deal
GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Packaging is poised to purchase two Nottingham-based firms in a deal worth up to £16.75 million.
The company announced the conditional acquisition of...
Elanders eyes further growth after Spreckley acquisition
ELANDERS UK is eyeing up expansion opportunities after acquiring neck tag and label specialist Spreckley Limited for an undisclosed sum.
The print and packaging company said...
RPC unveils foam modelling studio
RPC's design team has built a new foam modelling studio, which the firm said will allow it to quickly make and test mock-ups of...
Scott Group expansion plans gather pace with new acquisition
DUNFERMLINE-based Scott Group has announced the acquisition of Yorkshire pallet and packaging specialist Whirlowdale Trading Co (WTC).
Scott Group has three existing pallet businesses; Scott...
Turn up the volume: Kayfoam acquisition helps Caledonian Industries grow
DIVERSIFICATION is a word we often hear firms mention in the context of business strategy. Common sense dictates that putting all your eggs in...
