Signature move: firm takes next step in sustainable journey

SIG has launched the SIGNATURE EVO, described as the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier packaging materials for aseptic carton packs. The product extends SIG’s aluminium-free...
Susan Graham and Michiel Molenaar

Michiel Molenaar appointed president of Print Scotland

PRINT Scotland has appointed Michiel Molenaar, a director of Irvine-based packaging solutions business Kennedy Smith, as its new president. Michiel succeeds the trade body's long-serving...
FPA CEO Ellen Daniels

Foodservice packaging sector sets out key priorities for new government

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) is calling on the new UK Government to work with industry on 'practical' packaging reform after Defra confirmed Emma...
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Partnership delivers interactive packaging at speed across formats

POLYTAG and DataLase have teamed up to enable retailers and brands to apply GS1-compliant smart QR codes across a broader range of packaging materials. Combining...

Sheep Print introduces solution for launch of food products

ONE of the leading UK suppliers of labelling solutions for plastic containers, Sheep Print is targeting new product development managers with a low run in-mould...
Brian O’Sullivan, Zeus Group

Zeus Group ramps up growth strategy with double acquisition

ZEUS Group has completed the acquisitions of Empire Tapes, a UK-based manufacturer of specialist adhesive tapes, and Rio Tinto Plásticos, a Spanish distributor and manufacturer...

Macfarlane full-year expectations unchanged despite ‘challenging’ start to 2024

MACFARLANE Group has issued a trading update confirming the firm's full-year performance expectations for 2024 are unchanged. The business will today hold its AGM, at...
Macfarlane Group

Macfarlane Group interim results show 13% rise in turnover

PROTECTIVE packaging supplier Macfarlane Group has released its interim results for the first half of 2025, which show a 13% rise in turnover and...

New products tipped to light up packaging exhibition

ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print 2018 have revealed that over 100 new launches are scheduled to take place at this year's exhibition. These...
Vapes

Single-use vapes ban is ‘landmark moment’ for campaigners

A number of organisations have welcomed the ban on the sale of single-use vapes, which will come into force in Scotland on June 1. Environmental...