Scott Group expansion plans gather pace with new acquisition
DUNFERMLINE-based Scott Group has announced the acquisition of Yorkshire pallet and packaging specialist Whirlowdale Trading Co (WTC).
Scott Group has three existing pallet businesses; Scott...
Turn up the volume: Kayfoam acquisition helps Caledonian Industries grow
DIVERSIFICATION is a word we often hear firms mention in the context of business strategy. Common sense dictates that putting all your eggs in...
PSE launches northern venture
PACKAGING Services Europe (PSE) has opened a new facility in Leeds, which will create up to 25 jobs.
The provider of reusable transit packaging has...
Summer prizes up for grabs with new Tennent’s promo pack
TENNENT'S Lager has announced a new on-pack promotion offering consumers the opportunity to win a variety of prizes.
The competition is part of the brand’s...
API enhances capabilities with Livingston investment
Manufacturer and distributor of foils, laminates and holographic material API recently completed a half-a-million-pound investment in its Livingston facility.
The programme followed the sale of...
Scots distillery uses pharma bottle for craft gin
A Scottish distillery has chosen a Beatson Clark bottle originally intended for pharmaceutical products for its new craft gin.
Brewdog-backed LoneWolf launched its first spirits last...
Fresh look for Darnley’s Gin ahead of Fife distillery move
DARNLEY’S View Gin has announced a raft of changes - including brand new packaging - as the brand embarks on a “milestone” year.
Launched in...
Long-standing flexible packaging firms agree merger
MERCURY Packaging and CPS Flexible Ltd have agreed a merger to form a flexible packaging firm with a combined turnover of around £16 million.
The...
Macfarlane sees profit growth for seventh consecutive year
Packaging supplier Macfarlane Group has seen profits grow for the seventh consecutive year, as it announced its 2016 annual results.
The group saw profit before tax increase...
Plastics industry outlines Brexit concerns to MPs
SENIOR figures from the British plastics industry have met with politicians to discuss some of the biggest issues affecting the sector ahead of the UK's negotiations...
