James Cropper hails ‘transformational’ year as revenue rises 24%
JAMES Cropper has announced a 'strong financial recovery', including revenue growth for the group's paper division.
Described as a 'transformational' year for the business, for...
New products tipped to light up packaging exhibition
ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print 2018 have revealed that over 100 new launches are scheduled to take place at this year's exhibition.
These...
Packaging giant scoops top supplier award
SMURFIT Kappa has been named European Supplier of the Year by 3M.
The packaging giant said the award recognises its "innovative design and order process"...
Dalkeith site produces labels for gin products designed to boost military charities
NSD Labels' Dalkeith base has produced labels for three new gin brand identities for the Heroes Drinks Company.
Founded in 2011 by military veteran Chris...
Berry innovation chosen for Glasgow returnable cup project
BERRY Global’s range of reusable plastic cups has been selected for the Borrow Cup ‘collaborative returnable cup initiative’, which was launched recently in Glasgow.
Borrow...
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,...
Mondi to offer ‘ultra-high’ barrier paper-based packaging solution
MONDI has announced it is spending €16 million on technology to produce a new packaging range called FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate.
The product is described as...
McLaren Packaging founder passes away aged 80
Jim McLaren, the founder of Port Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging, passed away recently after a short illness.
Jim founded the business, which specialises in the design...
Binary labelling system aims to provide clarity over recycling
OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced the launch of a new binary labelling system, which will be rolled out in the New Year.
The organisation...
Kirkcaldy business Kwik-steps its way to solid growth
KIRKCALDY-based end-of-line packaging solutions provider Kwikpac has its sights set on further growth following significant investment in machinery and products as well as undertaking...
