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...
PPMA Show 2024 ‘exceeds expectations’
ORGANISERS of PPMA Show 2024 have hailed the event a 'great success' after welcoming thousands of visitors to the NEC Birmingham for the latest...
Turn up the volume: Kayfoam acquisition helps Caledonian Industries grow
DIVERSIFICATION is a word we often hear firms mention in the context of business strategy. Common sense dictates that putting all your eggs in...
Online retailers are boxing clever over packaging improvements
MACFARLANE Packaging's 2025 Unboxing Survey has highlighted the improvements online retailers have taken to improve their packaging over the past decade.
Since the launch of...
Bacardi vows to launch 100% biodegradable spirits bottle
BACARDI has announced plans to put the 'world’s most sustainable spirits bottle' on shelves by 2023.
The drinks giant said the 100% biodegradable bottle will...
Gin brand launches paper bottle as part of sustainability ‘journey’
GREENALL'S has announced it is launching its London Dry Gin in paper bottle format.
The 70cl Greener Greenall’s Paper Bottle in now available for UK...
New research reveals major progress from online retailers in sustainable packaging use
NEW research from Macfarlane Packaging has highlighted the increased expectations from consumers around sustainable packaging when buying goods online.
The firm has revealed the results...
Arjowiggins confirms DIGIPEEL production will move to Scottish mill
ARJOWIGGINS has announced that production of its DIGIPEEL transfer paper will recommence at the manufacturer's mill in Stoneywood, near Aberdeen, after the business moved manufacturing...
DS Smith appoints new UK & Ireland packaging division MD
DS Smith has announced the appointment of Paul Clarke as its new managing director within its UK and Ireland's packaging division.
The company said Mr...
Dutch courage as ‘once-in-a-generation’ carton innovation moves a step closer
Packaging Scotland's Craig Quirie reports from Amsterdam, where Croydon-based Zotefoams provided an update on the commercialisation of its ‘once-in-a-generation’ packaging innovation, which is set...
