Stakeholders discuss the way forward in tackling marine litter issues
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has hosted a follow-up seminar to its marine litter event that took place earlier this year. Brands, retailers, politicians...
Falkirk business rebrands to reflect “rapidly expanding” product range
FALKIRK-based inflatable and reusable protective packaging specialist BUBL Bag has announced the business will now trade under the name BUBL Packaging to reflect the...
Weather-hit Packaging Innovations a “resounding success”
ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print 2018 hailed this year's show a "resounding success" despite adverse weather conditions, which made it challenging for some...
Saica steps up growth plans with Emin Leydier acquisition
SAICA has announced it has completed the acquisition of French paper and corrugated packaging manufacturer Emin Leydier.
The firm said the move strengthens its European...
Macfarlane profits rise for eighth year in a row
GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Group has reported a 19% rise in pre-tax profits to £9.3 million for the year ended December 2017. Turnover rose 9% to...
New products tipped to light up packaging exhibition
ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print 2018 have revealed that over 100 new launches are scheduled to take place at this year's exhibition.
These...
Leading retailers to debate plastics in packaging at industry event
A number of major retailers have been confirmed for the upcoming Big Plastics Debate at Packaging Innovations 2018.
Representatives from Coca Cola, Co-Op, Asda, Marks...
Marine litter event to lead to “coordinated plan” to tackle plastic waste
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has held a marine litter event in London, featuring a range of key stakeholders, with the aim of working...
Falkirk company’s BUBL shows no sign of bursting
THE founder of a Falkirk-based protective packaging firm has revealed plans to double its turnover in each of the next two financial years and...
EU launches first ever Europe-wide plastics strategy
The European Union has laid out plans for the first ever Europe-wide plastics strategy.
The strategy is being adopted as “a part of the transition...
