Shrink (left) and stretch (right) hooders, in this case the OMSAT53 and IS43 respectively (both from Gordian Strapping)

Stretch and shrink hooding: Approaches compared

Stretch hooding and shrink hooding are used to package palletised products of all kinds, from building materials to food and beverages. Gordian Strapping offers...

Is packaging making or breaking your store conversion rates?

By Joe Simons, director and investor at Gap Systems What is it that secures a sale? Online, many would say that fulfilment is a deal...
VAT 69

Blending the old with the new

When the world’s largest drinks company decided to re-brand one of its most popular spirits nothing was left to chance. THE spirits aisle is more...

Mixed bag: debate rages over 5p bag charge

As shoppers in Scotland get to grips with the 5p charge on carrier bags, we ask two men on opposing sides of the debate...

Antalis steps up new products investment

Antalis Packaging works with customers across the UK, offering a range of specialist products including void fill, tapes, shrink and stretch films, packaging boards,...

Brexit impact prompts fears over fake drugs

Stephie Casting, senior marketing executive at Denny Bros, tells Packaging Scotland about some concerns over the EU’s Falsified Medicines Directive AS the country holds its...

London event the ‘perfect platform’ to discover latest developments

PACKAGING Innovations and Luxury Packaging London 2019 return to the Olympia on September 11 and 12 this year.  James Drake-Brockman, divisional director of Easyfairs’...
Winfried Muehling

This Easter, it’s time for new beginnings

Winfried Mühling, general manager, Pro Carton, explains why Easter Egg consumers face a tough choice this year EASTER is a time for new beginnings; a...

CCE International 2015 presents series of open seminars

From 10-12 March the corrugated and folding carton industry will gather at the Munich Trade Fair Centre for CCE International 2015. A total of...
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...