A year to remember for Denny Bros

A simple query about where to get dance tickets printed was the catalyst 75 years ago that made brothers Douglas and Russell Denny realise...

Ultimate inspection cure for drinks processing headaches

In such difficult operating conditions, beverage processors are well aware of the importance of reliability and short machine cycle times. Dan Rossek, product marketing...

Sustainability the ‘constant companion’ in Clearmark’s 20-year journey

CLEARMARK is celebrating two decades in business. The Nottingham-based coding equipment specialist started life with a team of just three people, but has grown...

Absolving the seven sins of bar coding

There can be nothing more exasperating than a simple barcode which defies being read consistently. The consequences to the smooth running of a packaging...

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...

Now is the time to innovate and engage

AS the war against single-use plastic wages on and the Brexit deadline edges ever closer, innovation will play a key role in ensuring many...

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...

Compostable packaging takes seed in the capital

INSPIRED by a simple cornstarch spoon, Joe Frankel is now the Managing Director of the fourth fastest growing firm in Scotland. The founder of...
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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
PPMA Total exhibition 2019

PPMA success offers evidence of an industry that is thriving

THE largest PPMA Total Show in the event’s history took place recently in Birmingham, with over 450 exhibitors filling out the largest hall in...