‘Something for everyone’ at Label&Print 2018
THE future of packaging printing, labelling and converting is set to be showcased at Label&Print 2018, which returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 28th February...
Macfarlane results reveal ten successive years of profit growth
MACFARLANE Group has reported an increase in both turnover and pre-tax profit for 2019.
The packaging specialist revealed that revenue was up 4% to £225.4 million,...
Single-use carrier bag levy to double in Scotland
THE single-use carrier bag levy will increase to 10p in Scotland.
The announcement came as finance secretary Derek Mackay MSP outlined the Scottish Government’s 2019-20...
Colpac earns landmark environmental accolade from BPIF
COLPAC has announced that it has become the first company to be awarded the reviewed and updated Environmental Seal of Business Excellence from The...
Latest acquisitions boost Fife packaging specialist’s expansion plans
GLENROTHES-headquartered packaging specialist Pitreavie has announced plans to invest over £1 million in a new office complex and extra warehouse space.
The move follows the...
Flexibility pays off for Dalkeith labels specialist
DALKEITH-headquartered NSD Labels is pressing ahead with ambitious investment plans after making a concerted effort to stand out on ‘agility, flexibility and service’.
MD Chris...
Tesco warn brands that excessively packaged goods will not be sold in stores
Tesco has warned that it will stop stocking brands which use excessive packaging for their products
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...
BPF calls for plastic packaging tax funds to be invested ‘appropriately’
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has reacted to the UK Budget announcement regarding plans to introduce a new plastic packaging tax, stating that it...
‘Major’ step forward for UK recycling as ‘pioneering’ Fife plant opens
A 'pioneering' new recycling facility which will reprocess hard-to-recycle plastics has opened in Fife.
The facility is co-owned by Morrisons, with recycling plant specialists, Yes...
