Dalkeith labels specialist celebrates double award success

NSD Labels has won two major awards at the 2021 FlexoTech International Print and Innovations Awards, held in London. The Dalkeith-based business triumphed in the...
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Overcoming pack challenges for e-commerce supply chain

With more demand for convenience, fragmentation of the supply chain and increased calls for sustainability, e-commerce packaging materials are having to work harder than...

Every day’s a school day: EPS recycler targets packaging businesses

AN EPS recycling specialist is keen to work with more packaging companies to boost Scotland’s ambitious environmental aspirations. Volker Gruppe operates a bespoke EPS recycling...

Tennent’s to remove 100 million plastic rings from lager cans

TENNENT'S is poised to remove 100 million plastic rings from its lager cans by 2022 following a £7 million investment in packaging equipment at Wellpark...

Pulpex secures £62m investment for build of manufacturing facility near Glasgow

PULPEX has announced that it is to build a manufacturing facility near Glasgow capable of producing 50 million of its fibre-based bottles each year. The...
Pine forest highlighting sustainability

Study shows impact of recyclability in purchasing decisions

NEW research from Pro Carton has revealed that 37% of European consumers have switched brands due to packaging concerns. The 2026 European Consumer Packaging Perceptions...
BCMPA conference

BCMPA conference to explore key issues impacting outsourcing sector

THE BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, has announced plans to host its first full conference since 2018. The event,...

DS Smith invests in fibre preparation line at Kemsley paper mill

DS Smith has unveiled a £48 million investment in a new fibre preparation line (F-line) at the firm's Kemsley paper mill. Kemsley is the...

New report highlights Macfarlane Group’s ESG progress

GLASGOW-headquartered protective packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has published its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report for 2022, which revealed an 11% 'absolute reduction' in...

Used jeans transformed into paper for packaging

PAPERMAKER James Cropper is giving used jeans a new lease of life as paper for packaging with its new Rydal Apparel range. The firm...