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...

‘Game-changing’ thermoforming solution launched for food processors

SEALED Air has announced it has created a new thermoforming packaging solution said to defy the traditionally thick and heavy properties of THF materials. Designed...

FSC accreditation boosts TCL’s sustainability ethos

TCL Packaging has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible forestry management by achieving Chain of Custody certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for paper...

Hugo Beck names new international sales chief

Mario Möginger has been appointed international sales manager at Hugo Beck. The manufacturer of horizontal flowpack, film packaging and post-print processing machines said he will...
Front cover of SUDPACK sustainability report

Film manufacturer reports sustainability progress

SÜDPACK has released its latest report highlighting progress in the firm's sustainability journey. The film manufacturer has documented progress across three core areas: circular economy,...

Plastic shows it can be a force for good

Plastic has made an important contribution to the fight against the coronavirus but to continue to make the best of its many benefits will...

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...

Macfarlane switches stretch wrap to 30% recycled content film

MACFARLANE Packaging has announced the firm has replaced its existing blown hand-applied stretch wrap with a film containing a minimum of 30% recycled material. The protective...
Flexible film packaging

YPS offers flexible film with ‘98% recycled content’

YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has announced it is now offering a 98% recycled content, fully recyclable PE (polyethylene) flexible film, used for shrink wrapping...

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...