Scots firm wins global award for packaging innovation
A Scottish firm that helps to reduce food waste and unrecyclable plastic packaging has won a global packaging award.
The innovation of ReCover Packaging, which...
Boosting your shelf esteem
EASTMAN Chemical Company has launched a light-blocking resin for shrink film: the Embrace High Yield (HY) copolyester which preserves products, reduces packaging resin and...
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...
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...
Sustainable innovation helps answer the challenge of food and packaging waste
Sue Mohan, sales director at RPC bpi protec, tells Packaging Scotland how sustainable innovation in film and laminates is helping meet the needs for...
Film distributor joins Foodservice Packaging Association
FILMS distribution business Plasfilms has confirmed it has joined the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) by becoming a national distributor member.
The FPA membership is comprised...
New stretch films meet Plastic Packaging Tax requirements
COVERIS has confirmed the launch of a new range of lightweight stretch films containing a minimum 30% recycled content to satisfy the requirements of...
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...
Film set for starring role at ICE Europe 2019
ICE Europe 2019 will devote a section of the show to special films, organisers of the international exhibition for the converting industry have announced.
Digitalisation and...
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...
