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Pitreavie Group’s expansion plans gathering pace

25 October 2018

GLENROTHES-headquartered packaging supplier Pitreavie Group has a £13 million turnover, almost 100 employees and is about to venture south of the border with it...

A year to remember for Denny Bros

9 October 2020

A simple query about where to get dance tickets printed was the catalyst 75 years ago that made brothers Douglas and Russell Denny realise...

The innovation within: lessons from 180 years of papermaking

7 July 2025

Gareth Fisher, sales director at James Cropper Paper & Packaging, discusses lessons learned from the firm’s 180 years of papermaking THERE’S no substitute for experience. It’s...

Tack ticks – choice of technology is crucial

15 April 2012

The right choice of technology is crucial to ensuring the labelling process does not become a sticking point. SITUATED in the Western Cape Province just...

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Return of the pack: a wrap for DRS

24 July 2019

Craig Quirie speaks to a number of key stakeholders about their hopes and concerns regarding Scotland’s impending deposit return scheme (DRS)

PPMA Show 2021 gives sector chance to focus on positive opportunities ahead

9 July 2021

In welcome news for the industry, the PPMA Show returns to the NEC Birmingham this year after the pandemic caused the 2020 edition to...

Technology crucial to reduce costs

19 January 2012

Technology is a crucial consideration for manufacturers looking to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Ian Murray takes a closer look at some of the...

Welcome to the future: Birmingham event to showcase next big things to hit sector

24 January 2020

VISITORS to Packaging Innovations 2020 will get a rare glimpse into the future, according to the show’s organisers. Around 300 exhibitors will showcase their latest...

How coding technology delivers better legal compliance for packaging

1 April 2022

By Thomas Pinnington, technical sales manager at Newcode Partnership IN modern industry, product packaging is much more than simply a container for an item that...

Sustainability is in the bag

3 May 2019

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE A few years ago, through the pages of Packaging Scotland, I advocated the return to use of paper as a packaging medium for...

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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.