Signature move: firm takes next step in sustainable journey
SIG has launched the SIGNATURE EVO, described as the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier packaging materials for aseptic carton packs.
The product extends SIG’s aluminium-free...
New Edinburgh hub evokes the spirit of innovation
AN Edinburgh-based bottling specialist has tipped its new innovation hub to help shape the future of spirits packaging in Scotland.
Young Spirits launched its new...
CuanTec moves into new Fife manufacturing base
CUANTEC has unveiled plans to make Fife its new centre of manufacturing after moving into a new facility in Glenrothes.
The biotech firm, which goes...
Saica steps up growth plans with Emin Leydier acquisition
SAICA has announced it has completed the acquisition of French paper and corrugated packaging manufacturer Emin Leydier.
The firm said the move strengthens its European...
Pulpex secures £62m investment for build of manufacturing facility near Glasgow
PULPEX has announced that it is to build a manufacturing facility near Glasgow capable of producing 50 million of its fibre-based bottles each year.
The...
Print Scotland calls for recruitment to become more affordable
THE managing director of Print Scotland has told Packaging Scotland of the importance of ending the funding disparity that exists for print apprentices north...
Scottish parliament approves DRS regulations
THE Scottish parliament has voted in favour of the regulations for a deposit return scheme (DRS).
The vote means that, from 1 July 2022, all...
Macfarlane full-year expectations unchanged despite ‘challenging’ start to 2024
MACFARLANE Group has issued a trading update confirming the firm's full-year performance expectations for 2024 are unchanged.
The business will today hold its AGM, at...
Plastic Packaging Tax ‘complexity’ risks accidental law-breaking
THE logistics and cost of obtaining information on packaging material could see firms opt to pay the recently introduced plastic packaging tax (PPT) without...
Scottish packaging specialist confirms four-day working week for staff
THE UPAC Group is set to formalise a four-day working week for employees after 'extensive' research found no evidence of any drop in productivity.
The...
