Time to work Smart
Timo Schaffrath of CSB-System outlines the six main technologies that can help businesses take advantage of today’s Smart Factory
Sustainability still important part of design mix
Effective design that combines creativity and practicality with sustainability benefits is crucial to keeping plastic packaging relevant, explains RPC Group design manager Brian Lodge
A circular approach to filmic packaging
Promoting a circular economy in flexible film packaging is essential and is leading the development of new products across a wide variety of market sectors, explains Julie Eller, sales director at RPC bpi protec
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
Packaging fit for the future
By Rob Carle, DS Smith e-commerce team
E-COMMERCE is growing at an unprecedented rate around the world and has resulted in huge demand for packaging...
Why glass is still a clear winner
By Charlotte Taylor, marketing manager at glass manufacturer Beatson Clark
DESPITE competition from other materials, glass continues to hold its own as the premium packaging...
Why packaging technologists are becoming a luxury
By Diane Smedley, senior consultant – manufacturing and engineering, HRC Recruitment
IF there was one trend that stood out in 2018 from a packaging recruitment...
Sound advice for packaging firms
Mark Williamson, sales and marketing director at audio branding specialist PHMG, explains why sound should be considered a crucial part of the marketing mix...
Rising rum: preparing for the inevitable market boom
Gary Steen, UK sales director at Stölzle, speaks on the changing trends in the spirits industry and shares predictions for the next year
Rising rum
Over...
Brexit instability leaves UK suppliers in demand
By Stephen Jarrold, sales and marketing director at Denny Bros
WHEN you arrive at any trade show, you have a number in mind. A target...
