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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...

A healthy outlook for Med-Tech event

Med-Tech Innovation Expo, a dedicated event for medical design and manufacturing technology, takes place in Birmingham at the start of April. Jane Hughes, group...

Offline coders deal with awkward packaging designs

By Richard Pether, Director of Coding and Marking specialists Rotech Offline coders are quietly handling the awkward jobs that would otherwise hold up production. Packaging designs...

Winning the wireless wager

By Jonathan Wilkins, marketing manager of European Automation Imagine a world where all electrical and electronic devices are connected together using a wireless link. It’s called...

Digital change is key to unlocking collaboration

TORONTO-headquartered co-packing software specialist Nulogy opened its first European office in Bristol a year ago. The business provides a cloud-based solution, which is used...

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...

Welcome to the future: Birmingham event to showcase next big things to hit sector

VISITORS to Packaging Innovations 2020 will get a rare glimpse into the future, according to the show’s organisers. Around 300 exhibitors will showcase their latest...
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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.
Tesco has shown faith in Frugo and hopes are high its success in Poland could soon be replicated in the UK.

Retro brand is born again

The renaissance of one of Poland’s most memorable fruit juice brands has been inspired by the development of new glass packaging. AFTER several years in...

Sustainability is in the bag

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...