Are biodegradable plastics better for the environment?
Plastics are indispensable in many areas of our modern lives, yet questions over the material’s sustainability are rarely out of the headlines these days....
Turn up the volume: Kayfoam acquisition helps Caledonian Industries grow
DIVERSIFICATION is a word we often hear firms mention in the context of business strategy. Common sense dictates that putting all your eggs in...
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...
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...
Perfect Part’ners
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Changeparts firm Zept Technologies UK looks to build on a strong reputation of technical knowledge and customer service
ORIGINALLY founded by Canadian engineer Frank...
Pitreavie Group’s expansion plans gathering pace
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...
When the going gets Tuf
When you think of shrink wrapping you’re more likely to think of various types of food and clothing packaging than scaffolding and machine parts ...
Produce more with less: Minebea Intec harnesses the benefits of automation
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The ‘perfect storm’ of labour shortages and the pandemic has accelerated the demand for automated equipment in factories across the country.
Increased efficiencies,...
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...
Serialisation innovation
Reinhold Van Ackeren, head of marketing & product management, Mettler-Toledo PCE, explains how new product inspection technology can help prevent pharmaceutical product counterfeiting
COUNTERFEIT medicines...
