Smurfit Kappa event aims to help drive a bright future for customers

SMURFIT Kappa recently hosted a customer event at British racing venue Silverstone, with the overarching theme of 'Driving the future together'. The aim was to...

New study highlights impact of labels in driving purchasing decisions

UPM Raflatac has released the findings of a new study, which show the power of different label materials and finishes to shape consumer perceptions...

PPMA re-brand puts automation ‘at the heart’ of manufacturing

THE PPMA (Processing & Packaging Machinery Association) Group of Associations has announced it is re-branding and has changed its name to AutomateUK to better...

Saica unveils new Research, Development & Innovation Centre

THE Saica Group has unveiled its Research, Development & Innovation (R&D&I) Centre at its El Burgo de Ebro plant in Zaragoza, Spain. Launched as part...

Companies urged to check PPT obligations following Autumn Statement

ENVIRONMENTAL compliance specialist Ecoveritas is warning firms to double check their plastic packaging tax (PPT) obligations after chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed the levy would...

Macfarlane performance demonstrates ‘resilience’ of group’s business model

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has revealed that it expects profits for 2023 to be in line with the board's expectations. The business provided a...

Macfarlane launches its ‘most sustainable stock box range ever’

MACFARLANE Packaging has relaunched its standard single and double wall 'stock box' range in what the company has called its 'most sustainable offering yet'. With...

Government reshuffle leaves expansion of green policies ‘mired in uncertainty’

COMPLIANCE specialist Ecoveritas has urged the UK Government to 'stay the course' on environmental reform, as Defra (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs)...

Papermaker bags multiple award wins at industry event

JAMES Cropper is celebrating after winning seven accolades at the Pentawards, including four gold awards for the papermaker’s collaborations with Perrier-Jouët, Dom Ruinart and...

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...