PDM 2019 postponed amid Brexit “uncertainty”

ORGANISERS of the Plastics Design & Moulding Event (PDM) have revealed the show has been postponed for two years, citing the "current economic climate" as...

Majority of BPF members “clearly reject” no-deal Brexit

A flash poll conducted by the British Plastics Federation (BPF) found that most members would be in favour of revoking article 50 to avoid...

UK at recycling “tipping point”, warns DS Smith

NEW research from packaging provider DS Smith is warning that the UK is at a recycling “tipping point” and looks to fall short of...

Packaging Innovations sees “record-breaking” 2019 attendance

PACKAGING Innovations, Empack and Label&Print has reported a record-breaking attendance for 2019. The exhibition, which recently took place across two days at Birmingham’s NEC, attracted...

Bespoke solution helps Glasgow-based vegan box provider

ANTALIS Packaging has helped a Glasgow-based business inject the "wow factor" into its collaboration with Vegan vlogger Monami Frost by creating a limited edition beauty...

The Can Makers and Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association unite

TRADE body The Can Makers has announced it is to merge with the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) in a move aimed at streamlining...

Latest acquisitions boost Fife packaging specialist’s expansion plans

GLENROTHES-headquartered packaging specialist Pitreavie has announced plans to invest over £1 million in a new office complex and extra warehouse space. The move follows the...

Single-use carrier bag levy to double in Scotland

THE single-use carrier bag levy will increase to 10p in Scotland. The announcement came as finance secretary Derek Mackay MSP outlined the Scottish Government’s 2019-20...

Vegware looks to ‘close the loop’ on composting

EDINBURGH-based compostable packaging manufacturer Vegware has launched its collection service in Bristol, along with a new bring-back scheme for cafes. Vegware’s Close the Loop scheme,...

MPMA urges retailers to act on recyclability of packaging materials

THE Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has called for “greater transparency” of packaging materials’ recycling credentials. New research commissioned by the organisation in the UK...