Long-standing flexible packaging firms agree merger

MERCURY Packaging and CPS Flexible Ltd have agreed a merger to form a flexible packaging firm with a combined turnover of around £16 million. The...

Macfarlane hails ‘robust’ financial performance in second half of 2020

MACFARLANE Group has announced that group sales revenue and pre-tax profits for the 2nd half of the year to date is ahead of the same...

Packaging specialist confirms further £1 million investment in Cumbernauld site

PITREAVIE Group has announced a further £1 million investment in new plant and machinery at its Cumbernauld corrugated box manufacturing facility. The packaging specialist said...

New DRS administrator established for Scotland

A new deposit return scheme (DRS) administrator for Scotland has been established with the aim of operating the initiative, which is due to come...

Saica steps up growth plans with Emin Leydier acquisition

SAICA has announced it has completed the acquisition of French paper and corrugated packaging manufacturer Emin Leydier. The firm said the move strengthens its European...

Impressive Total: new solutions wow visitors at PPMA exhibition

THE great and the good of the processing and packaging machinery sector met at the NEC Birmingham in late September for three terrific days...
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Macfarlane ‘responding effectively’ to market headwinds

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has announced it anticipates the group’s financial performance for 2024 will be 'broadly in line' with its full-year expectations. The...

New document highlights ‘vital’ role of plastics in a net zero future

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has published a new document which examines the 'vital' role plastic can play in the move towards lowering carbon...

Nut butter brand chooses UK packaging supplier to meet quality and sustainability goals

FAST-growing Nutri Butter has chosen Beatson Clark as its supplier of glass packaging.  The start-up brand was launched during the pandemic in 2020 in response to demand...

New Tennent’s packs celebrate Scottish dads

TENNENT'S Lager is launching a limited edition pack for Father's Day this year. The 12 x 300ml pack features a retro style design with the message...