National Manufacturing Institute Scotland Industry 4.0 demonstrator

Beckhoff demonstrates high-tech capabilities at National Manufacturing Institute Scotland

THE National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) is an industry-led international centre of manufacturing expertise, operated by the University of Strathclyde and part of the...
Print Scotland President Michiel Molenaar

Print Scotland welcomes 22 new associate members as sector strengthens voice

PRINT Scotland, the trade body representing the print, packaging and graphics sector, has announced the addition of 22 new associate members, bringing total membership...
Tony Bentham, FANUC UK

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...

CS Group appoints new MD to help drive ambitious growth plans

COMMERCIAL cleaning and packaging business CS Group has announced the appointment of Andy Imrie as MD as part of the company's plans to double...

Major retailers sign up to Glasgow’s recyclable cup scheme

A host of big name Glasgow retailers have teamed up with Keep Scotland Beautiful to launch its recyclable cup scheme in the city. The #TakeitBack...

Plastics industry outlines Brexit concerns to MPs

SENIOR figures from the British plastics industry have met with politicians to discuss some of the biggest issues affecting the sector ahead of the UK's negotiations...

Circularity Scotland appoints administrators

THE firm which was due to oversee Scotland's deposit return scheme (DRS) has appointed administrators in the wake of the scheme being delayed again. Speaking...
Backlit shot of various plastic bottles

UK Packaging PRO to lead packaging recycling scheme

UK Packaging PRO has been appointed by PackUK as the national Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for the UK’s packaging recycling scheme, Extended Producer Responsibility...

Taking stock: material availability is key focus for industry

MATERIAL availability has replaced sustainability as the industry’s top priority this year, according to Dalkeith-based NSD Labels. While environmental ambitions remain a crucial focus, NSD...
Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025

Easyfairs Packaging Council formed to help shape future of industry events

EASYFAIRS UK has announced the formation of the Easyfairs Packaging Council (EPC), an advisory board that will help shape the future of London Packaging...