Futamura UK factory

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...

Ultra-thin lidding film proves a Heck of a solution

SMALL batch sausage and burger producer Heck sausages has selected ultra-thin lidding film LIDTEC SOFT 200, supplied by Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS), to protect...

Antalis appoints new national sales manager for stretch film

ANTALIS Packaging has announced the appointment of Tom Reid to the role of national sales manager for stretch film. The firm said his 'primary aim'...

Packaging specialists team up on new circular solutions

TIPA has announced it has teamed up with Aquapak Polymers to deliver a range of research-led material where there are currently 'no workable alternatives'. The...
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Reclose lidding film created for Dutch soft fruits market

PARKSIDE has announced the launch of a new reclose lidding film for soft fruits in Holland

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...

FlatSkin board gets SEAL of approval

SEALPAC UK has launched a new product which the firm claims uses up to 75% less plastic than regular packaging. FlatSkin has been described as...

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...

Skymark unveils new flexible packaging solution

FLEXIBLE film packaging specialist Skymark has announced the introduction of a new range of recyclable Polyethylene (PE) laminates. Skymark has commercialised its recyclable PE/PE laminate...

Compostable packs tipped to extend shelf-life of fresh produce

TIPA and PerfoTec have teamed up to offer fully compostable packaging described as extending the shelf-life of fresh produce. The laser microperforated compostable film has...