Binary labelling system aims to provide clarity over recycling
OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced the launch of a new binary labelling system, which will be rolled out in the New Year.
The organisation...
Corrugated producer scoops top Nestle accolade
CORRUGATED packing producer, Cepac, has been named UK Supplier of the Year to Nestle.
Cepac has provided Nestle UK with over one hundred million corrugated packs...
Highlands-inspired packaging concept triumphs in student design competition
ANTALIS has announced the winners of its 2025 student packaging design competition.
For the fifth consecutive year, the firm teamed up with Brief Cases for...
New BARA chair aims to help drive automation forward in the UK
BARA (the British Automation and Robotics Association) has named Oliver Selby as its new chair, succeeding George Thompson.
Oliver, who is currently FANUC UK head...
‘Major’ step forward for UK recycling as ‘pioneering’ Fife plant opens
A 'pioneering' new recycling facility which will reprocess hard-to-recycle plastics has opened in Fife.
The facility is co-owned by Morrisons, with recycling plant specialists, Yes...
DS Smith appoints new UK & Ireland packaging division MD
DS Smith has announced the appointment of Paul Clarke as its new managing director within its UK and Ireland's packaging division.
The company said Mr...
Diageo creates plastic-free paper-based spirits bottle
DIAGEO has revealed it has created what it described as the world’s first ever 100% plastic-free, paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced...
Macfarlane Group predicts bright future
MACFARLANE Group said group sales growth of 3% reflected "subdued market conditions" in its AGM statement covering 2016 to date.
The Glasgow-based firm said it was confident...
Face-to-face business ‘reignited’ at London packaging show
ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London said they are 'thrilled' with how the event turned out.
The show treated visitors to a seminar line-up...
First UK drinks carton recycling plant
THE UK’s only dedicated beverage carton recycling facility has been opened in Stainland (near Halifax), West Yorkshire.
Capable of recycling up to 40% (25,000...
