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,...
Smurfit Kappa and WestRock agree merger deal in ‘defining moment’ for packaging sector
SMURFIT Kappa and WestRock have announced a merger agreement to create a 'global leader' in sustainable packaging.
Smurfit WestRock has been tipped to enhance the...
Glass summit to set out UK recycling ambitions
BRITISH Glass has revealed details of the first annual UK Glass Recycling Summit, which will be held virtually on March 17.Â
Bringing together the whole glass...
Proposed plastic tax could see ‘considerably’ higher packaging costs
THE British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has warned that the UK Government's proposed plastic packaging tax could see firms paying 'considerably' more for packaging...
Scotland-based consultancy to offer guidance on DRS
WITH just over two years until the UK introduces a national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), a new Scotland-based consultancy has been launched to help...
Plastics Industry Award winners revealed
THE winners of the 2019 Plastics Industry Awards have been announced. Actor Shaun Williamson revealed the 16 winners at a ceremony in London, with Rosti Automotive...
‘Pioneering’ trials to begin on lightweighting glass bottles
TRIALS are set to start aimed at increasing the strength and thereby reducing the weight of glass bottles.
Three major players in the sector are...
Macfarlane sees profit growth for seventh consecutive year
Packaging supplier Macfarlane Group has seen profits grow for the seventh consecutive year, as it announced its 2016 annual results.
The group saw profit before tax increase...
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...
Innovative can designs receive accolades
THREE 'striking' new designs have been recognised in the bi-annual Can Makers Accolades programme.
Gen!us India Pale Ale, Au Vodka, and Happy Drinks all received...
