Robot palletisers with bags of versatility
Following a recent surge in enquiries from food packers for versatile palletisers, FANUC UK is working with automation specialists Festo and Pacepacker to develop...
Growing exhibition capitalises on demand for plastics recycling innovation
The 2022 edition of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) returns to Amsterdam in June. Packaging Scotland recently spoke to Matt Barber, PRSE event...
Family values pay off for Lanarkshire firm
“NOBODY packs enough any more.” Nigel Fleming, managing director of Lanarkshire-based J.I.T. Industrial Products, heard an export manager utter those very words at a...
A popular Expression
O-I was at the forefront of a prestigious project to produce a premium, commemorative Scotch whisky bottle to mark the International Wine and Spirits Competition’s (IWSC) 50th anniversary.
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...
Peebles bottling firm gears up for expansion
PROVIDER of bottling and packaging solutions Evolution BPS is set to further expand its team this year by taking on its first engineering apprentice.
The...
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...
Collaboration and innovation are vital to reducing food waste
With food and drink manufacturers under more pressure than ever before to reduce waste, Resource Efficient Scotland held a special event at Edinburgh Zoo...
Sustainability takes centre stage for medical device supply chain
SUSTAINABILITY is expected to be a major talking point at this year’s Med-Tech Innovation Expo, with 4,000 visitors anticipated to attend Birmingham’s NEC when...
Seeking a clear view of transparency
Transparent packaging for ready meals must set up and realise consumer expectations or risk failure, according to customer insight agency Engage Research.
A new range...
