New range of paper tipped to bring “world of new possibilities” to packaging sector
SMURFIT Kappa is developing a new range of paper tipped to "open up a world of new possibilities" for the packaging industry.
The firm has announced the...
Irvine glass plant recognised for sustainability innovation
ARDAGH Group has won a sustainability innovation award at the inaugural International Beverage Awards, held recently in Tokyo.
The business fought off competition from 84 entries...
Bosch seeks new owner for its packaging machinery business
BOSCH Group has announced plans to sell its packaging business after "intensively and thoroughly considering all its strategic options".
The business will look for a...
Scottish Government launches public consultation on deposit returns
THE Scottish public is to have its say on a deposit return scheme after the Scottish Government officially opened a public consultation on the...
Joint venture creates new Scottish pallet and timber packaging offering
THE owners of Scott Timber and Pallet 24 have teamed up to form Pallet 2 Packaging, a new joint venture formed following the acquisition...
‘Potentially ground-breaking’ £3m recycling facility announced
FUNDING of over £3 million has been announced for a new plastics recycling and sorting facility in Scotland.
Project Beacon, located at Binn Farm in...
Automated labelling helps Scots gin brand meet growing demand
INDUSTRIAL Labelling Systems (ILS) has been credited with playing a key role in the growth of a Hebrides-based gin brand.
Bruichladdich Distillery, on the Isle...
BPF outlines vision for reducing plastic waste
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has released a new document outlining its vision to reduce the impact of plastic waste.
The organisation said the document,...
Smurfit Kappa reveals early success of sustainability goals
SMURFIT Kappa has announced it has surpassed its 2020 CO2 emissions target three years ahead of schedule.
The firm's annual Sustainable Development Report showed a 26%...
Success of PRSE 2018 sends “important message”
THE organisers of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) exhibition have reported a 70% rise in visitor numbers for the event, which was recently...
