Carton excellence celebrated at annual awards gala
THE winners of the European Carton Excellence Award (ECEA) 2025 have been announced at a ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey.
Hosted by Pro Carton and the...
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...
Former Motherwell parcel depot being transformed into DRS facility
WORK is progressing in Motherwell on the £6 million transformation of a former parcel depot into a facility set to play a crucial part...
RPC makes £261m offer for BPI
RPC Group is poised to buy Greenock-based British Polythene Industries (BPI) in a £261 million deal.
The respective boards announced an agreement has been reached on...
Walkers to trial paper crisp packaging in Tesco stores
WALKERS has partnered with Tesco to trial paper-based outer packaging on multipacks of its Baked range of crisps.
PepsiCo, owner of Walkers, said the trial...
Taking stock: material availability is key focus for industry
MATERIAL availability has replaced sustainability as the industry’s top priority this year, according to Dalkeith-based NSD Labels.
While environmental ambitions remain a crucial focus, NSD...
Dalkeith site produces labels for gin products designed to boost military charities
NSD Labels' Dalkeith base has produced labels for three new gin brand identities for the Heroes Drinks Company.
Founded in 2011 by military veteran Chris...
James Cropper appoints MD for creative papers and luxury packaging
JAMESÂ Cropper has appointed Richard Bracewell as MD, paper products, where he will be responsible for the company's creative papers and luxury packaging sectors. Â
Richard...
SIG Terra portfolio sees 15% sales growth in 2024
SIG has announced a 15% increase in sales for SIG Terra packaging materials for aseptic cartons in 2024.
The growth is well above the 6%...
Macfarlane records ‘solid’ half-year interim results
MACFARLANE Group has released its interim results for the first half of 2022, which show a 14% rise in revenue to £139.2 million compared...



















