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...

Chilled approach boosts recyclable pack goals for Sorbafreeze

SORBAFREEZE, the Glenrothes-based chilled packaging division of the Pitreavie Group, has developed a new temperature controlled packaging range that can be fully kerbside recycled. Kerbcool...

PPMA Show 2023 a ‘massive success’

ORGANISERS of the recent PPMA Show have hailed the event a 'triumph' after thousands of visitors attended the three-day exhibition at the NEC Birmingham. More...

DS Smith launches new R&D and innovation centre

DS Smith has launched its global Research & Development (R&D) and innovation centre, known as ‘R8’. The new facility is designed to allow DS Smith,...

New Sipsmith bottle offers ‘beauty, form and sustainability’

CRAFT gin pioneer Sipsmith has launched a new bottle design, which uses up to 44% recycled content. The makers of the 'quintessential' London Dry Gin...

Edinburgh Gin unveils new bespoke packaging

EDINBURGH Gin has unveiled new bespoke packaging designed to 'clearly communicate' its premium gin credentials. The new packaging is also intended to improve shelf stand...

PPMA Group Industry Awards winners announced

THE winners of this year's PPMA Group Industry Awards have been announced at a gala dinner in Birmingham. The awards recognise the finest examples of...

New O-I solution looks to take customised and recyclable glass bottles to new heights

O-I has announced it has become the first glass manufacturer to produce decorated glass bottles using variable data printing. O-I : EXPRESSIONS SIGNATURE is said...

Sustainable carton innovation celebrated at ECEA awards

THE winners of the 2023 European Carton Excellence Awards (ECEA) have been announced in Seville, Spain. Hosted by Pro Carton - the European Association of...

UK manufacturing can climb even higher with automation

By Tom Bouchier, managing director, FANUC UK Data just released by Make UK reveals that UK manufacturing has overtaken France to claim eighth place in...