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...

Breaking the ICE

THE environment, digitalisation and individualisation are expected to be the main themes at ICE Europe 2019. Held from March 12-14 at the Munich Trade Fair...
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Packaging pioneers turn their thoughts to innovation

New ideas are never in short supply when the industry’s packaging pioneers turn their thoughts to innovation. ONE of the most impressive breakthroughs in recent...
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Shrink wrapping vs cardboard boxes: Things to consider

There are lots of reasons to choose shrink wrapping over cardboard boxes, suggests Yorkshire Packaging Systems in this article which also dwells on the...

Baltic trip shows early DRS control is “crucial”

With Scotland poised to introduce a deposit return system for drinks containers in the coming years, Packaging Scotland’s Fraser Rummens recently visited Estonia to...

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...

That’s the spirit! One-stop shop approach pays off for glass specialist

Stoelzle Spirits has experienced growth in recent few years, both in terms of its customer base and in locations and offerings. Over the last...
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Minebea Intec helps customers take back control

MINEBEA Intec, a leading global manufacturer of weighing and inspection solutions for a wide range of sectors, recently hosted a dedicated Process Control Seminar
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Strength in numbers helps Lothian Labels press on with growth

SELF-ADHESIVE labels manufacturer, Lothian Labels and Packaging, located in Broxburn, is part of Scotland’s largest independent packaging group, the UPAC Group. The family-owned Group is...
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New innovation keeps customers connected

PRODUCT packaging accessed using mobile phones may sound like a strange concept, but one Internet of Things (IoT) firm insists such connected packaging is the future.