Biffa completes acquisition of PET bottle manufacturer Esterform
BIFFA has completed the acquisition to merge its UK PET recycling operations with Esterform - an UK PET pre-form and bottle manufacturer.
This move has...
BPF launches new tool to help firms navigate plastics tax
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has released an online tool to help companies ascertain whether or not their products qualify for the upcoming Plastics...
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...
Labelexpo is rebranding to LOUPE for 2026
LABELEXPO Global Series has revealed it will rebrand to LOUPE, in step with the label industry's evolution. The announcement coincides with the first day...
Manufacturer ramps up security label production to tackle retail theft
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has claimed to have revealed a 'major uplift' in UK security label production following a 'surge in retail theft'.
The firm said...
Cartonboard specialist reports record UK advent calendar production
CARTONBOARD specialist MM Packaging Deeside has produced over 15 million confectionery advent calendar packs for brands and retailers ahead of this year's festive season.
The firm...
Report predicts growth in anti-counterfeiting packaging technology
A recent report on packaging holography has highlighted the growth in anti-counterfeiting packaging technology, the trade body behind the study has said.
The International Hologram...
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...
Every day’s a school day: EPS recycler targets packaging businesses
AN EPS recycling specialist is keen to work with more packaging companies to boost Scotland’s ambitious environmental aspirations.
Volker Gruppe operates a bespoke EPS recycling...
New reusable cup scheme launches in the Highlands
ENVIRONMENTAL charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has launched a new reusable cup scheme designed to make it easy to switch from single-use cups to reusable...
