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Zanders appoints new marketing manager

4 January 2017

Germany-based papers and boards manufacturer Zanders has appointed Tobias Müller as new marketing manager. 44-year-old Müller, former partner of marketing agency Ziegs Plus Müller, is...

SAICA continues growth with new acquisitions

4 January 2017

Spanish multi-national company SAICA has announced the acquisition of a trio of Dutch companies. The recycled paper manufacturer has agreed the acquisition of 100% of...

Paramount names new operations boss

6 December 2016

Darren Bull has been appointed operations manager at Paramount Packaging Systems. The firm, which is the exclusive distributor of Fuji Machinery Company’s horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal...

API Group finalises AMP acquisition

1 December 2016

API Group has completed the acquisition of the manufacturing assets and business of Amsterdam Metallized Products (AMP). Founded more than 50 years ago, API said...

Global bioplastics sector continues to rise

30 November 2016

THE global bioplastics industry is expected to grow by 50% over the coming years despite the low oil price, according to new research. The results...

Ishida Europe strengthens Scottish presence

14 November 2016

Kelly McCabe has been named Scottish regional sales manager for Ishida Europe. Ishida said she will provide "ongoing support" for the firm's existing Scottish customer...

SAICA acquires Americk Packaging Group

17 October 2016

Spanish multi-national company SAICA has acquired Dublin-headquartered firm, Americk Packaging Group. The flexible, labels and carton manufacturer, which employs 691 people, has six sites in...

Former trade minister to discuss post-Brexit business outlook at PPMA Total Show

2 September 2016

LORD Francis Maude will discuss the importance of global standards and the role of the British Standards Institution (BSI) following the recent EU referendum when...

‘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...

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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.