Mettler-Toledo unveils next generation of x-ray systems
METTLER-Toledo Product Inspection has launched its new X6 Series of x-ray inspection systems.
The manufacturer explained the range offers a 'significant' product safety upgrade for...
Surgeons renew call for end of fireworks being packaged as ‘toys’
A group of plastic and reconstructive surgeons have renewed their calls for graphic warning labels, similar to those found on cigarette boxes, to be...
Lidless disposable cup launched to help tackle ‘eco disaster’
A product described as Britain's first fully plastic-free and recyclable lidless takeaway cup has been unveiled.
The ButterflyCup is initially being introduced at WWT (Wildfowl...
New range of paper tipped to bring “world of new possibilities” to packaging sector
SMURFIT Kappa is developing a new range of paper tipped to "open up a world of new possibilities" for the packaging industry.
The firm has announced the...
Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed until 2022
The introduction of Scotland's deposit return scheme (DRS) has been delayed by a year in order to allow businesses more time to prepare and...
‘Game-changing’ software tipped to dramatically reduce packaging overuse
MACFARLANE Packaging and Lancaster University have teamed up on a project to develop 'game-changing' software designed to radically reduce the overuse of packaging.
The software...
Pulpex opens manufacturing facility near Glasgow
PULPEX, the packaging technology company behind an innovative fibre bottle, has opened its first commercial manufacturing facility near Glasgow.
Fitted for an initial capacity of...
Consumers call for more reusable, refillable and returnable options
NEW research released by environmental charity City to Sea has revealed 72% of UK consumers want to see more reusable, refillable and returnable options.
The...
PPMA organisers confirm the show will go on
THE PPMA (Processing and Packaging Machinery Association) has confirmed that this year's PPMA Show will go ahead at the NEC Birmingham from September 28-30.
Organisers...
Saica unveils new Research, Development & Innovation Centre
THE Saica Group has unveiled its Research, Development & Innovation (R&D&I) Centre at its El Burgo de Ebro plant in Zaragoza, Spain.
Launched as part...
