Former Tullis Russell site at centre of Fife regeneration scheme
THE famous Tullis Russell paper mill site in Fife is at the centre of plans for a regeneration project in Fife.
Advance Construction has submitted a...
Scottish parliament approves DRS regulations
THE Scottish parliament has voted in favour of the regulations for a deposit return scheme (DRS).
The vote means that, from 1 July 2022, all...
Packaging business celebrates vegan-certified status
SMURFIT Kappa has announced it has become the first packaging company to become vegan-certified.
The business said obtaining the Vegan Society trademark also marks the...
Vanston named new INCPEN CEO
PAUL Vanston will succeed Jane Bickerstaffe as CEO of INCPEN, the Industry Council for research on Packaging & the Environment.
He will serve as CEO-designate until...
UK manufacturing can climb even higher with automation
By Tom Bouchier, managing director, FANUC UK
Data just released by Make UK reveals that UK manufacturing has overtaken France to claim eighth place in...
Packaging takes key role in Covid-19 battle
THE Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, which has wreaked havoc around the globe, has brought the importance of packaging and plastics firmly into focus.
Government reshuffle leaves expansion of green policies ‘mired in uncertainty’
COMPLIANCE specialist Ecoveritas has urged the UK Government to 'stay the course' on environmental reform, as Defra (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs)...
Plastics sector outlines Brexit concerns ahead of key vote
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has revealed concerns from its members about Brexit, just days before the crucial House of Commons vote on Prime...
Camvac relaunches ‘Rolls-Royce’ of transparent lidding films
CAMVAC has announced it has relaunched a range of AlOx barrier lidding film solutions, namely Camclear, Extrapet, and Extrapet PCR.
Re-engineered with a choice of...
Cartonboard specialist reports record UK advent calendar production
CARTONBOARD specialist MM Packaging Deeside has produced over 15 million confectionery advent calendar packs for brands and retailers ahead of this year's festive season.
The firm...
