Southgate buys UK strap manufacturer McKindy
THEÂ Southgate Packaging Group has acquired UK strapping manufacturer McKindy Strap Limited, a well established manufacturer of plastic hand strapping.
McKindy former managing director Indy Singh...
Renewed business confidence leads to bumper year for Zünd UK
Zünd UK has had a record year for machine sales, with a 35% increase compared to 2013.
Sales of Zünd UK's digital cutting systems have...
Saxon TTS500 gets seal of approval
SAXONÂ have expanded their sealer range with the addition of a new tabletop sealer. Designed to work on low-volume packers with low to medium packing...
Dumpling business expands thanks to Ishida
THEÂ introduction of an Ishida multi-head weighing system has enabled Monolith Fleisch und Teigwaren to significantly increase output whilst embarking on major product enhancement and...
UK discovers nature’s secret to health and youth
A new nationwide drinks brand is looking to introduce Brits to the health benefits of aloe vera. Simplee Aloe has just launched its first...
Circular economy showdown
EU Parliament to debate new legally-binding measures on recycling
THE European Commission issued proposals on 2 July to increase recycling and phase out landfilling, including...
O-I Alloa investment a boost for spirits
IN April O-I unveiled a £25 million investment in its Alloa facility, and a series of plant upgrades CEO Al Stroucken declared would “affirm...
Dallas joins Payne
A LEADING manufacturer and supplier of tear tape has appointed Martin Dallas as its new managing director of packaging solutions.
The new recruit joins Payne...
Barr looks on bright side after profits dip
DESPITE difficult market conditions, poor summer weather and intense competition in the soft drinks market, AG Barr increased turnover by 4.9% to £130m for...
Fortress on the box
FORTRESS Technology made a cameo appearance alongside celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
The company installed one of its standard conveyor-based Vector metal detector units at Brixton...
