Macfarlane Group

Macfarlane Group profits ‘in line with market consensus’

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has released its preliminary results for 2024, which detail pre-tax profit has increased by 3% on revenues that have...

Edinburgh print and packaging business invests for growth

EDINBURGH-based Thomson Print & Packaging, a supplier of bespoke printed folding cartons, has invested in large format cut-and-crease equipment from Heidelberg. The move follows the...

Study claims move to sustainable packaging in FMCG sector is ‘too slow’

A new study by Aquapak has revealed 92% of UK packaging experts responsible for packaging R&D, technology, design and sustainability for FMCG brands plan...
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Progress over perfection on the journey to zero plastic waste

By Krzysztof Krajewski, chief sustainability & innovation officer at RDM Group Plastic-free packaging is often treated as a binary - either you’re there, or you’re...

Drinks can manufacturers honoured for design innovation

CAN Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers, has announced four brands will receive its Design Accolade in the second round of this...

O-I Glass outlines $680m global investment plans

O-I Glass has announced plans for global investments of up to $680 million, tipped to add up to 700,000 tons of extra glass packaging...

DRS’ material specification requirements published

THE organisation delivering the deposit return scheme (DRS) across Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland has published its material specification for drinks containers included in the scheme.  Designed to support...
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Full conference agenda confirmed for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026

ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 have unveiled the full conference programme for the event, which returns to Birmingham’s NEC from February 11-12. Across four...

Macfarlane hails ‘robust’ performance despite ‘challenging’ market conditions

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group expects to exceed previous expectations for the full year, with sales revenue having grown by 25% in the year...

Arjowiggins confirms DIGIPEEL production will move to Scottish mill

ARJOWIGGINS has announced that production of its DIGIPEEL transfer paper will recommence at the manufacturer's mill in Stoneywood, near Aberdeen, after the business moved manufacturing...