Ian Murray

Technology crucial to reduce costs

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

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

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

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...

Packaging sector steps up in time of need

AS an essential part of the supply chain for a range of vital sectors from healthcare to food and drink, the global packaging industry...
R and K Drysdale Ltd

Scotland sprouts wings

Record food and drink exports is a bright spot for packaging suppliers during tough economic times. THE food and drink supply chain can look to...
Minebea Intec Process Control Seminar

Minebea Intec helps customers take back control

MINEBEA Intec, a leading global manufacturer of weighing and inspection solutions for a wide range of sectors, recently hosted a dedicated Process Control Seminar

Meeting the demand for e-commerce packaging

By Julian Freeman, VPK’s sales & marketing director - UK & Ireland THE demand for e-commerce packaging has gone through the roof, delivering challenges to...
Huhtamaki’s moulded-fibre hinged food container

Packaging pioneers turn their thoughts to innovation

New ideas are never in short supply when the industry’s packaging pioneers turn their thoughts to innovation. ONE of the most impressive breakthroughs in recent...

Alternatives to plastic packaging in food and drink

ADVERTORIAL Plastic was invented a little over a century ago, but it has quickly become ubiquitous globally with 8.3 billion metric tons created since its...