New Ardagh furnace marks ‘incredible breakthrough’ for glass industry
ARDAGH Glass Packaging (AGP) has celebrated the official opening of its new NextGen furnace in Obernkirchen, Germany.
Customers, suppliers, policy makers, and industry partners were...
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...
Compostable trays set ‘benchmark’ for sustainability
COMPOSTABLE packaging specialist TIPA has launched a new recyclable tray crafted from waste product of rice.
The trays can be disposed of in compost bins...
Consumers ‘increasingly wary’ of new shrinkflation packaging trend
CONSUMERS are becoming 'increasingly wary' of certain items containing less of the actual product than suggested by the size of the packaging, a new...
Ball Beverage Packaging and Coca-Cola begin HVO fuel trial in the UK
BALL Beverage Packaging and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) are undertaking a trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) part-fuelled vehicles.
A 12-month trial is underway, which...
Smurfit Kappa investment tipped to ‘redefine’ UK packaging landscape
SMURFIT Kappa has unveiled a 'momentous' investment in machinery for its UK Hexacomb offering.
The firm said the move is poised to 'redefine' the packaging...
Reusable container offers ‘ideal’ refill packaging solution
A 14-litre HDPE reusable container by Berry Global is providing the vessel for a new refill packaging solution from the Refill Coalition.
The pilot for...
‘World first’ trial highlights benefits of a digital deposit return scheme
OVER 20,000 cash rewards have been redeemed by consumers in a 'world first' digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) trial.
The project was led by recycling...
Dog waste bag innovator looks to scoop up Scottish packaging partner
AN Edinburgh innovator behind an eco-friendly dog waste bag, which has already gained the support of Sir Richard Branson, is hoping the Scottish packaging...
Kirkcaldy business Kwik-steps its way to solid growth
KIRKCALDY-based end-of-line packaging solutions provider Kwikpac has its sights set on further growth following significant investment in machinery and products as well as undertaking...
