PPMA Total exhibition 2019

PPMA Show 2020 postponed

PPMA Show 2020 has been postponed due to the Covid-19 situation. This is the first time the event hasn't taken place since being founded in...
L-R: Susan Graham; Ines Hiu Wai Law; and Jim McKenzie

Spirit Labels apprentice takes top prize at Print Scotland ceremony

INES Hiu Wai Law of Renfrew-based Spirit Labels Ltd has been crowned Print Scotland’s Overall Apprentice of the Year at the tenth annual Scottish...

New Tennent’s packs celebrate Scottish dads

TENNENT'S Lager is launching a limited edition pack for Father's Day this year. The 12 x 300ml pack features a retro style design with the message...
Pro Carton awards

Deadline looms large for Pro Carton Young Designers Award

LESS than a week remains to vote on the Pro Carton Young Designers Award as the deadline of August 23 approaches. The competition provides students...

Reduced alcohol trend ‘driving new levels of innovation’ across soft drinks market

NEW research has highlighted the growth and innovation currently taking place within the soft drinks market Can Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers...

Cullen announces £15m expansion and major recruitment drive

GLASGOW-based Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging has confirmed major investment plans which the business said will make it one of the world’s largest fibre packaging manufacturers. Cullen...
Recycling symbol and different garbage on wooden background, top view

New Valpak service aims to help businesses prepare for PPWR

COMPLIANCE scheme Valpak by Reconomy has announced the launch of a tailored service to prepare businesses for the EU's new Packaging and Packaging Waste...

Berry’s Scottish factories focus on crucial PPE supplies

TWO Scottish factories belonging to polythene film specialist Berry bpi are adapting their manufacturing facilities and investing in new equipment to provide PPE equipment for NHS...

Vanston named new INCPEN CEO

PAUL Vanston will succeed Jane Bickerstaffe as CEO of INCPEN, the Industry Council for research on Packaging & the Environment. He will serve as CEO-designate until...
Plastics in the ocean

University of Edinburgh start-up earns recognition for plastic that ‘self-destructs in the sea’

UNIVERSITY of Edinburgh start-up E.V.A. Biosystems has developed a 'groundbreaking' plastic that can sense when it's in the ocean and break itself down without...