75 years of plastics innovation to be celebrated at Interplas 2023

Interplas 2023 returns to the NEC, Birmingham from September 26-28. David Gray, head of content at Rapid News Group, recently answered Packaging Scotland's questions...

Colpac earns landmark environmental accolade from BPIF

COLPAC has announced that it has become the first company to be awarded the reviewed and updated Environmental Seal of Business Excellence from The...

£13.5 million Livingston packaging facility officially opened

COMPACK Cartons’ new packaging facility in Livingston has been officially opened following a £13.5 million investment by Port Glasgow-based parent company McLaren Packaging. Neil Gray...

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...

Chilled packaging specialist launches fully recyclable insulated box

SORBAFREEZE, the chilled packaging division of Pitreavie Packaging Group, has created an insulated packaging solution described as being 100% kerbside recyclable. Chilltek Ecotek is a...

Great to be back: PPMA Show 2021 brings welcome return of live events

Despite the ongoing pandemic-related challenges and recent fuel crisis, organisers of PPMA Show 2021 revealed the event attracted a ‘solid’ attendance, as more than...
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Scotland to introduce deposit return scheme for drinks containers

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that Scotland will introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers, as part of her statement outlining the...

Research highlights impact of packaging on coffee consumers

NEW research has revealed that 70% of European coffee consumers have selected products solely based on packaging. Amcor conducted a study on consumers' preferences and...

New plastics waste prevention plan announced

A new collaborative initiative that aims to turn the tide on the UK’s issue of plastic waste has been announced. The UK Government’s 25 Year...

McLaren acquires Bathgate-based protective packaging specialist

MCLAREN Packaging has completed the acquisition of Bathgate-based protective packaging company Glenhaze for an undisclosed sum. Port Glasgow-based McLaren described Glenhaze as a 'market leader'...