Campaign highlights key factors impacting recycling in Scotland
A series of interventions at the University of Strathclyde have highlighted factors that could significantly improve recycling on-the-go across Scotland.
Led by charity Keep Scotland...
McLaren Packaging invests heavily in ‘game-changer’ renewable energy plant for corrugated board manufacture
PORT Glasgow-headquartered McLaren Packaging has helped create what has been described as the world’s first renewable energy plant for corrugated board manufacture.
The drinks packaging specialist,...
Macfarlane invests in new Glasgow-based distribution centre
MACFARLANEÂ Packaging has announced it is investing in a new Scottish distribution centre in Baillieston, Glasgow.
The facility will be based within the newly opened distribution...
Kammac reports ‘significant surge’ in demand for healthier products
THIRD-party logistics provider Kammac has reported a 'surge' in wellness-related business at the start of 2025, driven by health-conscious trends such as Dry January...
New packaging solution designed to address food sector’s ‘most pressing’ concerns
BRILLOPAK has launched its new TrayPAKer product, described as a high-speed robot-based packaging solution that also offers multi-material handling capabilities.
The model is said to...
Collaboration and innovation are vital to reducing food waste
With food and drink manufacturers under more pressure than ever before to reduce waste, Resource Efficient Scotland held a special event at Edinburgh Zoo...
Connected packaging: building a more inclusive future
By Jenny Stanley, MD at Appetite Creative
I've seen countless trends come and go, but a recent discussion on inclusive design and connected packaging solutions...
FANUC UK appoints business development manager for Scotland and north of England
AUTOMATION specialist FANUC UK has appointed a dedicated business development manager for Scotland and the north of England.
Tony Bentham will be tasked with helping...
The necessary shift within sustainable packaging
Although the public has widely supported the switch to sustainable forms of pack materials, more adoption of appropriate machinery is required to allow greater...
McLaren invests £3m in new Stirling packaging site
MCLAREN Packaging has announced a £3 million investment in a new luxury packaging facility in Stirling for subsidiary Blue Box Design.
Construction work has already started at...
