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...
Zeus Packaging Group acquires Simpac
ZEUS Packaging Group has completed the acquisition of Simpac Limited, a historic UK-based paper sack and packaging manufacturer.
Founded in 1903, Simpac is a specialist...
‘First British-made sparkling wine bottle’ set for launch
GLASS manufacturer Croxsons has announced it has developed the country’s first British-made sparkling wine bottle.
The Sovereign bottle has been designed to support the wine-making industry by...
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...
Building FX resilience in the packaging sector
Eliot Bassett, MD at Lumon Pay, explains how ongoing global conflicts are reshaping the operational landscape for the UK packaging sector
CURRENCY volatility is one...
One year to go: countdown is on for launch of UK’s DRS
WITH just one year to go until the UK’s deposit return scheme (DRS) goes live, retailers have been urged they now have an 'important...
‘Market-changing’ solution earns Parkside top award
PARKSIDE has won a Worldstar Packaging Award after teaming up with Northcoast Seafoods to create a reclosable pack for frozen foods.
The firm triumphed won the...
Campaigners urge Holyrood to adopt Nordic-style variable DRS
CAMPAIGNERS have urged the Scottish Government to implement a Nordic-style deposit return scheme with a variable rate after research found 'landslide' public support for...
Macfarlane hails resilient trading performance
MACFARLANE Group has reported a 'more resilient than previously anticipated' Q2 sales performance.
In a trading update, the protective packaging specialist revealed total revenue is...
Mackie’s of Scotland unveils new packaging
MACKIE'S of Scotland has undergone what it says is its most comprehensive rebrand in 30 years as it unveils its new packaging.
The pack design...
