Futamura confirms £15 million investment in UK factory
CELLULOSE films manufacturer Futamura UK has announced a further £15 million investment in its UK site in Wigton, Cumbria.
Following investment in recent years in...
API parent company completes Dunmore acquisition
Steel Partners Holdings, the parent company of UK-based API Group, has completed the acquisition of the assets of the specialty coated film manufacturer, Dunmore...
Shrink, wrap and profits roll
A predicted rise in demand for film across the Atlantic could be good news for homegrown manufacturers if the trend is replicated in Europe.
AS...
Berry’s Scottish factories focus on crucial PPE supplies
TWO Scottish factories belonging to polythene film specialist Berry bpi are adapting their manufacturing facilities and investing in new equipment to provide PPE equipment for NHS...
Micro-perforated lidding films for soft fruits
THE research and development team at TCL Packaging has developed new micro-perforated printed lidding films to create optimum conditions for soft fruit.
The films permit precise gas and...
‘Brilliant’ white gloss film designed for pressure sensitive labelling applications
INNOVIA films has announced it has developed a 'uniquely engineered' uncoated cavitated BOPP base film for pressure sensitive labelling (PSL) applications.
Rayoface QB is available...
Film pack specialist makes a mark after moving into apron production
FLEXIBLE film packaging specialist Skymark has developed protective aprons containing antimicrobial technology in response to the national call for help with the shortage of...
Clingfoil Ltd rebrands to Samuel Grant Packaging
Clingfoil Ltd has announced it is officially rebranding to Samuel Grant Packaging, following its acquisition by the Samuel Grant Group in 2022.
The new name...
Futamura invests in new cellulose film production line
FUTAMURA, a manufacturer of cellulose films, casings, and non-wovens, has unveiled its new cellulose film production line in Wigton, Cumbria.
The firm said the investment...
Shrink film helps keep customers sweet
LIFE is sweet for shrink wrap specialist Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS), with the company explaining it has been using its exclusive shrink film to...
