UK businesses join Plastics Pact to end “scourge” of single-use packaging
Resource efficiency organisation WRAP has launched the UK Plastics Pact in a bid to make unnecessary single-use plastic packaging a thing of the past.
WRAP...
BPF welcomes additional funding to fight plastic waste
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) says it welcomes the UK Government's announcement of a £61.4 million fund towards tackling plastic waste ahead of the...
Linx appoints new managing director
JOSE Gomez has been appointed managing director of Linx Printing Technologies following the retirement of Nigel Hood.
He joins the coding and marking specialist after...
Deposit return system for drinks containers announced for England
THE UK Government has announced plans for a deposit return system in a bid to crack down on plastic pollution and increase recycling rates...
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...
