Edinburgh print and packaging business invests for growth

EDINBURGH-based Thomson Print & Packaging, a supplier of bespoke printed folding cartons, has invested in large format cut-and-crease equipment from Heidelberg. The move follows the...
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Papermaker partners with Bruichladdich for travel retail single malt whisky

FOLLOWING the success of James Cropper’s partnership with Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand Bruichladdich, bringing the first of its Luxury Redefined range to...

Surgeons renew call for end of fireworks being packaged as ‘toys’

A group of plastic and reconstructive surgeons have renewed their calls for graphic warning labels, similar to those found on cigarette boxes, to be...
Valpak PackFlow 2023 reports

New reports outline UK packaging material trends

COMPLIANCE specialist Valpak by Reconomy has published its latest update on the quantity of packaging placed on the UK market in 2022. The PackFlow 2023...

VPK aiming to provide ‘real alternative’ for Scottish market

VPK Group is targeting growth in the Scottish packaging sector on the back of its acquisition of corrugated manufacturer Encase. Encase has a sheet plant...

Food safety on the agenda at Ishida open house events

ISHIDA is inviting food producers to its Birmingham facility for its Food Safety X-ray Open House event July 4-6. The event will demonstrate how advancements...

Plastic packaging giants to open Stirling plant

NAMPAK Plastics Europe has announced plans to open a new plastic bottle manufacturing plant in Stirling. The multi-million pound investment will create 20 local jobs after Nampak...

VPK agrees deal for acquisition of Encase

VPK Group has reached an agreement with COPI Holding to buy Encase, a manufacturer and designer of corrugated cardboard packaging. Encase operates two integrated corrugated...

Packaging solution is a breath of fresh air for high value items

A Scottish protective packaging specialist has launched a new product which is helping businesses avoid transit damage when shipping heavy duty goods such as toilet...

The Can Makers and Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association unite

TRADE body The Can Makers has announced it is to merge with the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) in a move aimed at streamlining...