Labelling luminaries debate print tech
“THE latest print technologies: Gimmick or sound ROI?” was the topic chewed over by representatives from the consumer goods and packaging worlds at the...
New document highlights ‘vital’ role of plastics in a net zero future
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has published a new document which examines the 'vital' role plastic can play in the move towards lowering carbon...
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...
PDM 2019 postponed amid Brexit “uncertainty”
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Design & Moulding Event (PDM) have revealed the show has been postponed for two years, citing the "current economic climate" as...
Seal of approval: firm honoured for international trade
PROSEAL UK is celebrating after receiving a Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade.
The tray sealing specialist was presented with the award by the Lord Lieutenant of...
Macfarlane completes acquisition of Pitreavie Group
MACFARLANE Group has completed the acquisition of Scottish protective packaging specialist The Pitreavie Group for a maximum cash consideration of £18 million, including an...
Ecoveritas warns of ‘vast unnecessary’ waste created by Black Friday sales
ENVIRONMENTAL compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has urged e-commerce retailers not to overlook the 'vast unnecessary' waste created by Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
The organisation...
Edinburgh Gin unveils new bespoke packaging
EDINBURGH Gin has unveiled new bespoke packaging designed to 'clearly communicate' its premium gin credentials.
The new packaging is also intended to improve shelf stand...
Many happy returns?
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that Scotland is to introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers. Packaging Scotland reached out to three...
Vegware confirms appointment of new MD
EDINBURGH-based packaging company Vegware has confirmed the appointment of Helen Mathieson as its new managing director.
She succeeds the company's founder Joe Frankel, who is...
