Digital inkjet tech boosts customisation of Johnnie Walker bottles
XAAR’S Ultra High Viscosity Technology is powering Koenig & Bauer Kammann’s latest digital decoration breakthrough, in a project that produced 5,000 uniquely printed Johnnie...
Irvine glass plant recognised for sustainability innovation
ARDAGH Group has won a sustainability innovation award at the inaugural International Beverage Awards, held recently in Tokyo.
The business fought off competition from 84 entries...
Beer bottle production rises as online sales soar
BEATSON Clark has revealed production of beer bottles increased over the summer as the lockdown drove ‘unprecedented growth’ in online sales and beer delivery.
Total...
Glass packaging manufacturer appoints new distribution manager
GLASS packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has announced the appointment of Liz Loonam as distribution manager.
Liz has worked at the company since 2013 when she began...
Poll shows support for glass to remain in Scottish DRS
A new survey has found strong support amongst Scots for glass to remain in a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Eight out of ten Scottish respondents...
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe buys Swedish glass recycler
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has agreed to buy Swedish glass recycler Svensk Glasåtervinning (SGÅ).
The transaction is subject to certain conditions, including regulatory approvals that are...
Square glass jars offer a new angle to green packs
GREAT packaging design is a constant balancing act between tradition and innovation. Round jars and bottles have long been the standard, offering reliability and...
Winning the war on waste
The task of reducing our carbon footprint still has huge untapped potential but some firms are stepping up to the plate.
THE latest figures from...
Bespoke bottle provides the ‘wow factor’ for miniature gins
EDEN Mill has re-packaged its Love Gin miniatures range in 5cl glass bottles, created by Croxsons.
The move complements Eden Mill’s existing 70cl and 50cl...
Bespoke bottle represents ‘premium package for a premium recipe’
GLASS packaging specialist Beatson Clark has announced it has created a 250ml bottle for the launch of Aupale Grapefruit Seltzer based on the Canadian...
