Technology giant announces acquisition of Edinburgh packaging firm

TECHNOLOGY giant HP - best known for its computers - has announced the acquisition of Edinburgh-based Choose Packaging for an undisclosed amount. The packaging development...

Carlsberg unveils “revolutionary” sustainable packaging

CARLSBERG has unveiled a new packaging innovation in a bid to reduce waste, which will see cans held together by glue, rather than plastic...

Major UK retailer becomes founding member of packaging recycling scheme

RECYCLING technology specialist Polytag has announced retailer M&S as a founding member of its Polytag Ecotrace Programme, an initiative designed to optimise the tracing...
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Laser detailing helps bring Ringtons’ Christmas gifting range to life

CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer Durham Box has helped create a laser-detailed seasonal gift box for Ringtons' 2025 Christmas gifting range. The solution is said to demonstrate...

Biffa launches nationwide recycling service for takeaway cups

BIFFA has launched a nationwide recycling service for hot and cold takeaway drinks cups. More than 62 million single-use tea, coffee and cold drinks cups...

Pitreavie Group’s expansion plans gathering pace

GLENROTHES-headquartered packaging supplier Pitreavie Group has a £13 million turnover, almost 100 employees and is about to venture south of the border with it...

PPMA Group Industry Awards winners announced

THE winners of this year's PPMA Group Industry Awards have been announced at a gala dinner in Birmingham. The awards recognise the finest examples of...
Peter Farrer of Scottish Water and climate action secretary Gillian Martin. Image credit: Paul Devlin / SNS Group

Scottish Water hails success of Top Up Taps in reducing single-use plastic

SCOTTISH Water has revealed its network of Top Up Taps has saved the equivalent of 20 million 330ml plastic bottles.  The utility hailed the success...

Macfarlane Group appoints new company secretary

DEREK Quirk has been named Macfarlane Group PLC's new company secretary. Mr Quirk joined the protective packaging specialists as director of group risk in December....

Falkirk protective packaging specialist secures PPE distribution deal

BUBL Packaging has announced the availability of a full range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) through a distribution agreement with ASAP Innovations. Falkirk-based BUBL, which...