The importance of pallet quality in automated systems
WITH almost all goods, especially those in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, being moved on pallets, it is no surprise that there has been a steady growth in the use of automated pallet-handling systems.
Thin walling delivers the whole package
Thin walling has long been a practice in primary food and medical packaging to save material, showcase brand quality and maintain manufacturing standards. Nigel...
This Easter, it’s time for new beginnings
Winfried Mühling, general manager, Pro Carton, explains why Easter Egg consumers face a tough choice this year
EASTER is a time for new beginnings; a...
Industry collaboration is vital in development of PRN reforms
The Government has published its response to the PRN consultation, giving an indication of how the system will change when EPR starts in 2024....
EPR delay makes this a dangerous time for recycling
David Wilson is director of compliance at Vanden Recycling, experts in plastics recycling. He shares his thoughts on the EPR delay and the impact...
Pro Carton champions fibre-based packaging this Zero Waste Week
Winfried Muehling, marketing & communications director at Pro Carton, urges the UK to lead on sustainability with fibre-based packaging during Zero Waste Week 2024
As...
How digital link barcodes can enhance supply chain management and help address bottlenecks
Stephen Gryczka, director strategy and corporate development at Markem-Imaje, explains how digital link barcodes can enhance supply chain management and help to overcome packaging...
Where does 3D printing fit into the plastics manufacturing mix?
3D printing - also called additive manufacturing - is often touted as a trend and technique to rival injection moulding
Adopting new ways of working to suit the new normal
Amid the Covid-19 lockdown, Rick Hindley, executive director at Alupro, discusses how the industry body has adapted its operations to continue delivering its work...
Every parcel should be your brand ambassador
By Jo Bradley, business development manager for packaging solutions at Quadient
REMEMBER when receiving a parcel was an event? For your birthday, perhaps, or...
