The heat is on for distillers
By Steve Bradley, sales director at bottling and packaging machinery supplier AVE UK
THE way that distillers heat their feedstock has evolved in recent years....
Interesting times ahead for packaging sector in 2018
2018 looks destined to be another fascinating year for the UK packaging sector, with challenges and opportunities aplenty. Packaging Scotland recently asked three leading...
Diageo investment about to bear fruit
Drinks giant’s Scottish operation gears up for summer bloom.
IN July 2009, when the world’s leading premium drinks company announced plans to restructure its Scottish...
Alternatives to plastic packaging in food and drink
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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...
Speed isn’t everything – Martin Bailey speaks to Packaging Scotland
In the pressurised world of consumer goods production, and the associated packaging line management, the ability to code at high speed certainly helps. But...
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
Winning the wireless wager
By Jonathan Wilkins, marketing manager of European Automation
Imagine a world where all electrical and electronic devices are connected together using a wireless link. It’s called...
Cracking the code
Choosing the right coder can play a key role in a successful food packing operation, says Charles Randon, senior product manager of Linx Printing...
Brand reputation is an important part of the mix
Product consistency is vital to maintaining brand image. Latest weighing technology can help in ensuring the right proportion of ingredients in every pack, as...
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...
