Long-standing flexible packaging firms agree merger

MERCURY Packaging and CPS Flexible Ltd have agreed a merger to form a flexible packaging firm with a combined turnover of around £16 million. The...

When the going gets Tuf

When you think of shrink wrapping you’re more likely to think of various types of food and clothing packaging than scaffolding and machine parts ...

Huhtamaki expansion plans revealed

Huhtamaki Foodservice's growth plans have gathered pace with the announcement that the firm's Gosport site is to be expanded. Rosemary Mason, managing director, Huhtamaki, Foodservice Western...

New products primed for packaging exhibition showcase

ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations and Empack 2022 have revealed details of some of the new sector innovations set to be showcased when the event...

Inspection technology specialist to launch new training academy

LOMA Systems is set to launch its new training academy later this month in what the company said will deliver a 'much-enhanced' training experience. It...

PPMA Show returns ‘bigger and better’ for 2023

When PPMA Show opens its doors at the NEC in Birmingham from September 26-28, visitors will have the opportunity of networking face-to-face with over...

API enhances capabilities with Livingston investment

Manufacturer and distributor of foils, laminates and holographic material API recently completed a half-a-million-pound investment in its Livingston facility. The programme followed the sale of...

Mondelēz International removes plastic windows from Easter egg packaging

OVER 6.4 million plastic windows have been removed from the packaging of Mondelēz International's entire Easter egg range. The firm, which is behind the likes...

Mondi to offer ‘ultra-high’ barrier paper-based packaging solution

MONDI has announced it is spending €16 million on technology to produce a new packaging range called FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate. The product is described as...

Budweiser Brewing Group eliminates plastic rings

BUDWEISER Brewing Group UK&I has announced that its portfolio of beers is now plastic-ring free. The firm said the move will eliminate 250 tonnes of...