Glass package redesign helps take the weight off

A regional brewer has initiated a redesign of its glass bottles to reduce the weight of its packaging and improve its environmental efficiency. Marston’s Brewery...
Croxsons collaborated with Thatchers Cider to launch their newest innovation, Juicy Apple, by supplying bespoke 500ml glass bottles, each embossed with Thatcher’s name on the shoulder

A touch of glass: manufacturers rise to sustainability challenges

REUSABILITY, optimal weight, and increased recycled content are among the trends currently shaping the drinks packaging segment of the market. Tim Croxson, CEO of glass...
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Glass packaging manufacturer launches new charitable fund

A grass roots cricket club and a children’s hospice are set to benefit from a new charitable fund launched by glass packaging manufacturer Beatson...

Ardagh apprentices impress awards judges

APPRENTICES at Irvine-based Ardagh Glass have been earning recognition for their skills. 20-year-old Mark McColl was recently named Irvine Incorporated Trades Apprentice of The Year for 2016. Meanwhile,...

Glass packaging firm replaces diesel forklifts with electric models

ARDAGH Glass Packaging (AGP) has announced that four new electric forklift trucks have replaced diesel forklifts at the AGP – Europe facility in Bad...

Production set to resume at Ukrainian glass packaging manufacturing site

GLASS packaging manufacturer Vetropack is 'cautiously' ramping up operations again at its Gostomel plant in Ukraine following a halt to production more than a year...

SNP stalwart calls for DRS plans to be paused

A prominent SNP MSP has called for Scotland's planned introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to be paused for at least 18 months. DRS...

Beatson Clark bolsters sales team with new hires and promotions

GLASS packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has announced it has bolstered its sales team with two new hires and three internal promotions. Steve Moffatt has been appointed...

Jim Beam bottle captures flavour of Kentucky

Glass packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has captured the flavour of the American south in the new bespoke bottle it has designed for JIM BEAM® Original Bourbon Sauce. The...

“Striking” citrus jar tipped to shake up sector

ARDAGH has teamed up with a family-owned jam and marmalade company to produce a "striking" new citrus jar. Duerr’s managing director, Mark Duerr, gave Ardagh’s...