Former Motherwell parcel depot being transformed into DRS facility

WORK is progressing in Motherwell on the £6 million transformation of a former parcel depot into a facility set to play a crucial part...

McLaren Packaging donates boxes to local Warm Hand of Friendship initiative

PORT Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging has donated boxes in support of Inverclyde Council/Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)’s £130,000 Warm Hand of Friendship initiative. Care packages...

Awards programme honours top can designs

CAN Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK, has announced the launch of its Design Accolades award programme. The first designs...

New acquisition strengthens Macfarlane’s growth plans

MACFARLANE Group has announced the acquisition of the business of Teesside-based Armagrip Limited. The firm said the move is in line with its strategy of building...
Morro Coating recyclability report

New research raises concerns over festive season plastic waste

MATERIALS innovation company Xampla has claimed food service and takeaway brands have a responsibility to replace 'hidden and harmful' plastics in 2025. The firm has...

‘First of its kind’ initiative aims to set new standards in paper cup recycling

HUHTAMAKI and Stora Enso have teamed up on a 'first of its kind' paper cup recycling initiative. The Cup Collective aims to recycle and capture...
Martin Kersh

Martin Kersh appointed joint CEO of the Packaging Federation

MARTIN Kersh, the executive director of the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA), is set to take on the role of joint CEO of the Packaging...

Technology giant announces acquisition of Edinburgh packaging firm

TECHNOLOGY giant HP - best known for its computers - has announced the acquisition of Edinburgh-based Choose Packaging for an undisclosed amount. The packaging development...

Still Game duo to grace limited edition Tennent’s two pint pack

Tennent’s Lager has joined forces with Still Game duo, Jack Jarvis and Victor McDade, to bring back the famous Lager Lovelies for a special...

Saica to build new production facility in Livingston

  SAICA Group has announced a £50 million+ investment in its Scottish packaging business with plans to create a new state-of-the-art production facility in Livingston,...