Breaking the ICE

THE environment, digitalisation and individualisation are expected to be the main themes at ICE Europe 2019. Held from March 12-14 at the Munich Trade Fair...

Flexible carton packs are filled with advantages

SIG Combibloc now offers an additional long life food packaging option with its heat-resistant combisafe carton pack, to flexibly fill food products such as...
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

Plastic pallet specialist marks major milestone

Goplasticpallets.com is celebrating 20 years in business this year. Here, MD Jim Hardisty tells Packaging Scotland about the firm’s proudest achievements and ambitious plans...

Casserole-style dishes enhance new ready meals

RPC Barrier Containers is supplying a new thermoformed barrier plastic tray in the style of a casserole dish for leading French ready meal producer...

Why laser is a markedly good coding solution

By John Tierney, marketing director, Linx Printing Technologies WHISKY remains one of Scotland’s most valuable exports, but it is not the only drink making the...

Produce more with less: Minebea Intec harnesses the benefits of automation

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE The ‘perfect storm’ of labour shortages and the pandemic has accelerated the demand for automated equipment in factories across the country. Increased efficiencies,...

Many happy returns?

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that Scotland is to introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers. Packaging Scotland reached out to three...
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Diageo supplier’s ambitious move

DIAGEO’S status as a world-renowned operation means companies throughout the world are eager to do business. Manchester-based contract packer AKW is one firm fortunate...

The rum makers with ambition in their arsenal

A group of friends who have travelled the world together – from America to Tartan Army football trips – have revealed ambitious plans of...