Macfarlane reports increased revenues and profit
MACFARLANE Group has revealed that 'strong growth' has delivered results 'ahead of market expectations' after the business released its preliminary financial results for the...
Scottish universities to ‘drastically’ increase recycled content of plastic bottles
SCIENTISTS from Heriot-Watt University and the University of Strathclyde are to develop additives and processing methods that will 'drastically' increase the recycled content of...
McLaren Packaging invests in carbon offsetting project in Argyll & Bute
MCLAREN Packaging has invested £150,000 in a carbon offsetting project in Argyllshire.
The Port Glasgow-based firm said the move forms part of its ambition to...
Digital reward system launched ahead of Glasgow deposit return scheme trial
HELPFUL and Mastercard have launched a digital system to make it easier to return single-use plastic bottles ahead of the Scottish deposit return scheme...
Packaging association warns industry is ‘not ready’ for plastics tax
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that the sector is not ready for the impending Plastic Packaging Tax.
It comes following a survey amongst...
Technology giant announces acquisition of Edinburgh packaging firm
TECHNOLOGY giant HP - best known for its computers - has announced the acquisition of Edinburgh-based Choose Packaging for an undisclosed amount.
The packaging development...
Macfarlane Packaging launches digital solution to aid sustainable decisions
MACFARLANE Packaging has launched a new tool designed to help businesses identify the total cost and environmental impact of their packaging operation.
Dubbed as the...
Scotland urged to consider digital DRS alternative
A recycling technology business claims that digitalising Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) could see the initiative integrate better into modern society and help meet...
DTP Print merges with Southfield Stationers
MIDLOTHIAN-based gift and stationery specialist Southfield Stationers has merged with Edinburgh digital printer Digital Typeline Publications (DTP).
The newly merged business will trade as DTP...
Signature move: firm takes next step in sustainable journey
SIG has launched the SIGNATURE EVO, described as the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier packaging materials for aseptic carton packs.
The product extends SIG’s aluminium-free...
