McLaren corrugate image

McLaren targets growth with one-stop-shop offering

THE recently appointed MD of McLaren Corrugate has told Packaging Scotland that the McLaren Packaging family’s ‘one-stop-shop’ offering leaves the business ideally placed to...
Whisky packaging

How contract packers are powering spirits innovation

Contract packers are giving spirits brands the agility to deliver limited editions, gifting, and experiential packs at pace. Here, Emma Verkaik, CEO of the...
Garry Richmond, MD of Print Scotland

Print Scotland calls for recruitment to become more affordable

THE managing director of Print Scotland has told Packaging Scotland of the importance of ending the funding disparity that exists for print apprentices north...

Evolution BPS acquired by ProMach

KENTUCKY-headquartered ProMach has acquired Peebles-based Evolution BPS following a long-standing partnership between the two companies. ProMach, a specialist provider of packaging machinery and related solutions,...

DRS’ material specification requirements published

THE organisation delivering the deposit return scheme (DRS) across Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland has published its material specification for drinks containers included in the scheme.  Designed to support...
Steve Claus, secretary general of Steel for Packaging Europe

Steel for Packaging Europe unveils 2026 recycling report

STEEL for Packaging Europe (SfPE) has presented its 2026 recycling report, ‘Steel Ahead: Packaging for a circular future’ at the Shaping Europe’s Circular Future...
MonoFlexFibre Pure Twist packaging

Packaging with a twist: new solution launched for confectionery

COVERIS has launched a new paper alternative for confectionery packaging. MonoFlexFibre Pure Twist is designed to replace less sustainable alternatives commonly used for twist-wrapped products...
Recyclable seafood packaging

Highlands seafood specialist hails ‘eco-conscious’ packaging solution

SMURFIT Westrock has revealed details of its sustainable seafood packaging solutions for Dingwall-based Keltic Seafare. Keltic Seafare specialises in live langoustines, lobsters and hand-dived scallops,...
Print Scotland President Michiel Molenaar

Print Scotland welcomes 22 new associate members as sector strengthens voice

PRINT Scotland, the trade body representing the print, packaging and graphics sector, has announced the addition of 22 new associate members, bringing total membership...
Food-to-go packaging

‘Larger, tougher’ food-to-go packaging solution unveiled

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has announced the launch of the kp Infinity HP3, the 'largest and most rigid' addition to its award-winning Hotpacs range. Said to...