Macfarlane invests in new Glasgow-based distribution centre

MACFARLANE Packaging has announced it is investing in a new Scottish distribution centre in Baillieston, Glasgow. The facility will be based within the newly opened distribution...

Automated labelling helps Scots gin brand meet growing demand

INDUSTRIAL Labelling Systems (ILS) has been credited with playing a key role in the growth of a Hebrides-based gin brand. Bruichladdich Distillery, on the Isle...
Roy Henderson and Lee Nixon from SP Automation

Dundee automation specialist marks 40 years of innovation

DEMAND for automation and robotics is expanding rapidly to meet the challenges of the modern world, but one Dundee-based company is this year marking...

BrewDog unveils “raw and edgy” Lone Wolf branding

BREWDOG has unveiled the "simple and eye-catching" brand identity for its new Lone Wolf spirits arm. Designed by B&B Studio, the Lone Wolf logo features a...

Delivery of Scotland’s Baby Boxes to begin

ALL babies in Scotland born from August 15 will be eligible to receive a box of essential items for newborns. The Baby Box has been...
Ian Wright, Prism eLogistics

Businesses urged to review packaging now to minimise EPR fees

PRISM eLogistics is urging brands to review their packaging now to ensure they minimise EPR fees ahead of the end of February reporting deadline. The...

Macfarlane Group celebrates 75 years in business

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has marked 75 years of business with celebrations among staff across the UK and Europe. The business was founded...

Packaging association warns industry is ‘not ready’ for plastics tax

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that the sector is not ready for the impending Plastic Packaging Tax. It comes following a survey amongst...

Macfarlane hails resilient trading performance

MACFARLANE Group has reported a 'more resilient than previously anticipated' Q2 sales performance. In a trading update, the protective packaging specialist revealed total revenue is...

Mackie’s of Scotland unveils new ‘cutting-edge’ ice packaging machine

MACKIE'S of Scotland has unveiled a new packaging machine capable of filling 30 bags of ice per minute, in what the firm said represents...