OPRL MD to head EPR scheme

OPRL managing director Dr Margaret Bates has been appointed head for the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) for Packaging scheme administrator. She will take up...

Bridge Johnson returns to its roots with new Kilmarnock base

A family-run packaging firm founded in East Ayrshire has returned to the region as part of its continued expansion. Bridge Johnson, which specialises in a...
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APEAL rebrands as Steel for Packaging Europe

STEEL for Packaging Europe has been announced as the new name for APEAL (The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging), complete with...

New Linx Spectrum ‘revolutionises’ pigmented ink printing

LINX Printing Technologies has launched the Linx 8000 Series Spectrum CIJ printer, described as 'revolutionising' pigmented ink printing. The coding and marking specialist said the...

Asda to donate carrier bag proceeds to good causes

ASDA is supporting local communities across Scotland by donating the net proceeds from the Scottish Government’s 5p single use carrier bag charge.  The company is...

Bruichladdich unveils bottle design for ‘world first’ whisky

BRUICHLADDICH Distillery has unveiled the brand identity and design for Bruichladdich X4+18 Edition 01, the world’s first quadruple distilled 18-year-old single malt Scotch whisky,...

Berry highlights recycling commitment with third party accreditation move

BERRY Global has announced that its European flexible films division is adopting a standard approach to substantiate its recycled content claims, including for its...

Macfarlane performance demonstrates ‘resilience’ of group’s business model

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has revealed that it expects profits for 2023 to be in line with the board's expectations. The business provided a...

Scott Group expansion plans gather pace with new acquisition

DUNFERMLINE-based Scott Group has announced the acquisition of Yorkshire pallet and packaging specialist Whirlowdale Trading Co (WTC). Scott Group has three existing pallet businesses; Scott...
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Pro Carton champions fibre-based packaging this Zero Waste Week

Winfried Muehling, marketing & communications director at Pro Carton, urges the UK to lead on sustainability with fibre-based packaging during Zero Waste Week 2024 As...