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SATO, which has extended its range of labelling products, has published a white paper highlighting ways the packaging industry can boost efficiency and reduce costs.

The mark of success in the packaging industry

14 January 2013

The need to increase production, cut costs and secure greater efficiency has never been more pressing. SUPPLIERS of product identification and traceability solutions are faced...

Fresh calls for skills gap to be addressed

17 July 2017

The plastics and packaging industry is going through a period of growth at the moment with a plethora of M&A activity. However, one of...

PPMA Show 2021 gives sector chance to focus on positive opportunities ahead

9 July 2021

In welcome news for the industry, the PPMA Show returns to the NEC Birmingham this year after the pandemic caused the 2020 edition to...

Is packaging making or breaking your store conversion rates?

1 November 2016

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...

Plastic pallet specialist marks major milestone

13 April 2021

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...

Casserole-style dishes enhance new ready meals

12 March 2015

RPC Barrier Containers is supplying a new thermoformed barrier plastic tray in the style of a casserole dish for leading French ready meal producer...

Serialisation innovation

28 April 2016

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...

Sustainability still important part of design mix

24 July 2019

Effective design that combines creativity and practicality with sustainability benefits is crucial to keeping plastic packaging relevant, explains RPC Group design manager Brian Lodge

Sustainability is in the bag

3 May 2019

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE A few years ago, through the pages of Packaging Scotland, I advocated the return to use of paper as a packaging medium for...

Labelgraphics, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC)

Printer buy-out is ‘good news‘ for Scots plant

15 April 2012

US giant swoops on prosperous Clydebank business. THE managing director of one of Scotland’s leading label printers has pledged a long-term commitment to staff at...

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From traditional booming industries like whisky and food to the burgeoning craft spirits sector, Scotland has always been a strong and diverse market in its own right. As such, it cannot be treated simply as a region. A growing number of businesses are attempting to expand their presence north of the border and increase market share and visibility. As the only packaging magazine published in Scotland, Packaging Scotland is uniquely placed to cover the Scottish market and the many people and businesses operating within it.