Getting consumers more engaged with plastics recycling is the aim of Recoup’s Defra-funded project

Round table addresses recycling

FLUMMOXED by waste flows? Mystified by materials recycling? The recent conference of Recoup (RECycling Of Used Plastics), an independent expert on plastics recycling, unveiled a...

VPK Packaging appoints new MD to drive growth in the UK and Ireland

VPK Packaging has announced the appointment of Jeremy Anderson as managing director for UK & Ireland, as the business presses ahead with its growth...

Bridge Johnson returns to its roots with new Kilmarnock base

A family-run packaging firm founded in East Ayrshire has returned to the region as part of its continued expansion. Bridge Johnson, which specialises in a...
Nulogy has seen a surge in demand for its digitalisation software solutions

UK employment changes drive ‘surge’ in digitalisation

SOFTWARE solutions specialist Nulogy has claimed the recent changes to the minimum wage and National Insurance (NI) are driving even greater interest in digitalisation...

Compact case packer looks to ‘maximise efficiencies’ for snacks market

ISHIDA Europe has launched a new version of its ACP-700 series automatic case packing systems (ACP) for snacks and other dry product packs. The ACP-722...
CelluComp products

American dream comes true for Fife-based innovators

AN innovative materials company first launched from a Fife kitchen is nearing the opening of its first ever commercial production facility in America as...

Chilled packaging specialist launches fully recyclable insulated box

SORBAFREEZE, the chilled packaging division of Pitreavie Packaging Group, has created an insulated packaging solution described as being 100% kerbside recyclable. Chilltek Ecotek is a...

Asset finance: The right choice in difficult times?

EQUIPMENT suppliers in the packaging world now offer a variety of Asset Finance (AF) schemes, whereby machinery can be leased or paid for in...

Cullen announces £15m expansion and major recruitment drive

GLASGOW-based Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging has confirmed major investment plans which the business said will make it one of the world’s largest fibre packaging manufacturers. Cullen...

That’s a wrap: James Cropper partners with Bruichladdich on whisky ‘first’

PAPER packaging specialist James Cropper has teamed up with Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand Bruichladdich, bringing the first of its Luxury Redefined range...