Boxes and Packaging complete acquisition of Scott Packaging Glasgow
BOXES and Packaging have announced the acquisition of the business and trading assets of Scott Packaging (Glasgow) Ltd, which will now be renamed Boxes and Packaging...
PPMA organisers confirm the show will go on
THE PPMA (Processing and Packaging Machinery Association) has confirmed that this year's PPMA Show will go ahead at the NEC Birmingham from September 28-30.
Organisers...
New study explores impact of disposable cup charges
A new study by Zero Waste Scotland has found that selling disposable coffee cups separately rather than offering discounts for reusables can 'significantly increase' the...
Bottler pays price for forklift fiasco
A BOTTLING firm has had to fork out more than £20,000 after a worker was filmed being lifted on the prongs of a forklift...
Macfarlane hails ‘robust’ performance despite ‘challenging’ market conditions
PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group expects to exceed previous expectations for the full year, with sales revenue having grown by 25% in the year...
Charapak expertise helps poppies reach their final destinations
CHARAPAKÂ is providing the complete packaging and fulfilment service for the distribution of the world-famous ceramic poppies which were displayed at the Tower of London...
Macfarlane Packaging strengthens leadership team with senior appointment
MACFARLANE Group PLC has announced the appointment of David Mansfield to its newly created leadership role of MD - Macfarlane Packaging Distribution.
The firm said...
Scotland-based consultancy to offer guidance on DRS
WITH just over two years until the UK introduces a national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), a new Scotland-based consultancy has been launched to help...
Swedish delegation visits Ardagh’s Irvine base
ARDAGH Glass's Irvine facility was recently visited by a delegation from the Swedish food and drinks industry.
The visitors studied modern methods of glass bottle manufacturing and...
“Distinctive” glass bottle wins top award
A new gin from distiller Whyte & Mackay has been recognised for its bottle design by industry body British Glass.
Wildcat Gin was named ‘Design...
