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‘Simpler is better’ as HAVI Group aligns operations under one name

1 September 2016

HAVI Group has announced it has combined nearly all of its global operating companies under one brand name, known simply as HAVI. The business said the...

Macfarlane reports increased profit and revenue

26 August 2016

MACFARLANE Group has reported an 8.1% rise in profit before tax to just over £2 million for the six months ended June 2016. Group turnover...

CPI names new director general

9 August 2016

Andrew Large has been appointed the new director general of the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI). The former Trade Association Forum chairman will replace David...

Macfarlane to add Nelsons to packaging portfolio

26 July 2016

GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Packaging is poised to acquire Nelsons for Cartons and Packaging Limited in a bid to develop the firm's distribution business. Macfarlane said the deal for Leicester-based...

Loma announces changes to nationwide field service team

21 July 2016

Loma Systems has announced a restructuring of its nationwide field service team. The manufacturer of metal detectors, checkweighers and x-ray inspection equipment for the food industry...

Ball finalises Rexam acquisition

1 July 2016

BALL Corporation has become the largest manufacturer of beverage cans in the world after completing a $6.1 billion acquisition of Rexam PLC. The company also...

Pollard Boxes acquires Clarke Rubicon

14 June 2016

Rigid box supplier Pollard Boxes has announced its acquisition of the trading name, business and assets of presentation packaging manufacturer Clarke Rubicon Ltd. Leicestershire-based Clarke...

RPC makes £261m offer for BPI

10 June 2016

RPC Group is poised to buy Greenock-based British Polythene Industries (BPI) in a £261 million deal. The respective boards announced an agreement has been reached on...

New facility takes centre stage

28 April 2016

DESCRIBED as a move to further drive forward innovation and productivity, Loma Systems has opened a Technical Centre of Excellence in Manchester. Loma said the...

Firms warned over brand protection

28 April 2016

FOOD businesses are being urged to to protect their assets following a court decision to reject a plea by Kit Kat to trademark their...

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From traditional booming industries like whisky and food to the burgeoning craft spirits sector, Scotland has always been a strong and diverse market in its own right. As such, it cannot be treated simply as a region. A growing number of businesses are attempting to expand their presence north of the border and increase market share and visibility. As the only packaging magazine published in Scotland, Packaging Scotland is uniquely placed to cover the Scottish market and the many people and businesses operating within it.