AI and the future of packaging
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the disruptive themes set to influence the future of the packaging industry. With a revolution almost certainly at...
Vetropack Group begins 2026 with new CEO
GLASS packaging manufacturer Vetropack Group has appointed Dr Lukas Burkhardt as its new CEO.
The 46-year-old Swiss national succeeds Johann Reiter, who retired at the...
Alupro ‘reassured’ by acknowledgement of DRS concerns
ALUPRO (the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation) has expressed its disappointment that Scotland's Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee voted through the nation's proposed...
New acquisition strengthens Macfarlane’s growth plans
MACFARLANE Group has announced the acquisition of the business of Teesside-based Armagrip Limited.
The firm said the move is in line with its strategy of building...
20p deposit for Scotland’s bottle return scheme
THE Scottish Government has outlined plans for the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS), which is set to include aluminium and steel cans, as well...
‘Tis the season to be wasteful: Britain throws out around 227,000 miles of wrapping...
BRITAINÂ throws out around 227,000 miles of wrapping paper over the Christmas period, which is enough to stretch 90% of the way to the moon,...
Macfarlane results reveal ten successive years of profit growth
MACFARLANE Group has reported an increase in both turnover and pre-tax profit for 2019.
The packaging specialist revealed that revenue was up 4% to £225.4 million,...
Presentation boxes deliver ‘nostalgic festive vibe’ for hair products
PAPER and print selection have been described as 'critical' to Pusterla 1880 achieving the desired look and finish for presentation boxes that form part...
Festive turkeys travel first class on PLS’ RFID-enabled plastic pallets
CUSTOMERS of Britain’s most exclusive department stores will be getting their festive turkeys delivered on the most advanced pallet systems in the country, thanks to...
Falkirk company’s BUBL shows no sign of bursting
THE founder of a Falkirk-based protective packaging firm has revealed plans to double its turnover in each of the next two financial years and...
