Leading bodies back calls urging exclusion of glass in Deposit Return Scheme
BRITISH Glass has released an open letter raising its concerns over the potential inclusion of glass in the impending Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which will see a refundable 20p deposit imposed on plastic bottles, cans and potentially glass bottles
Cullen plans to use football sponsorship to spread eco-friendly message
CULLEN has announced a two-year sponsorship deal with SPFL top flight outfit Hamilton Academical Football Club as its new front of shirt partner.
The Glasgow-based moulded...
PPMA award winners announced
THE winners of the PPMAÂ Group Industry Awards 2016 have been revealed, following a record number of entries in some categories.
Over 400 people gathered at...
Amcor marks 60th anniversary of ‘revolutionary’ screw cap range
AMCOR Capsules, a specialist in closures and capsules for wine and spirits brands, is marking the 60th anniversary of its STELVIN aluminum screw cap...
Skin care specialist transitions to 100% PCR aerosol cans in Europe
SKIN care specialist Beiersdorf and Ball Corporation have marked a milestone in their partnership, after transitioning all of Beiersdorf’s European aerosol cans to 100%...
Used cans at University of Strathclyde recycled into artwork
USED drinks cans at the University of Strathclyde have been repurposed into a piece of art as part of a project to encourage people...
Macfarlane Group celebrates 75 years in business
PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has marked 75 years of business with celebrations among staff across the UK and Europe.
The business was founded...
BCMPA urges chancellor not to hit SMEs with tax rises
THE BCMPA has urged UK chancellor Rachel Reeves not to hit SMEs with tax rises or red tape in the upcoming autumn budget.
The association’s...
OMRON adds to S-Series collaborative robot family
OMRON has expanded its S-Series collaborative robot family with the launch of the OMRON TM25S.
The solution is said to combine greater payload capacity, extended...
Automation, technology and cost pressures will take centre stage in 2024
2023 was a testing year for the packaging industry with skills and labour challenges prevalent across the sector and continued uncertainty and delays plaguing...



















