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Macfarlane reports increased profit and revenue

26 August 2016

MACFARLANE Group has reported an 8.1% rise in profit before tax to just over £2 million for the six months ended June 2016. Group turnover...

Could Brexit spell opportunity for packaging start-ups?

1 August 2016

The head of a leading UK business growth accelerator has said that Brexit could potentially be a great opportunity for the country’s start-ups. Jim Duffy,...

Macfarlane to add Nelsons to packaging portfolio

26 July 2016

GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Packaging is poised to acquire Nelsons for Cartons and Packaging Limited in a bid to develop the firm's distribution business. Macfarlane said the deal for Leicester-based...

New venue for Plastics Recycling Show Europe

22 July 2016

THE Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition and conference will move to a new venue in the Netherlands next year following "very strong support" for the...

Macfarlane invests in new Glasgow-based distribution centre

1 July 2016

MACFARLANE Packaging has announced it is investing in a new Scottish distribution centre in Baillieston, Glasgow. The facility will be based within the newly opened distribution...

RPC makes £261m offer for BPI

10 June 2016

RPC Group is poised to buy Greenock-based British Polythene Industries (BPI) in a £261 million deal. The respective boards announced an agreement has been reached on...

BrewDog unveils “raw and edgy” Lone Wolf branding

2 June 2016

BREWDOG has unveiled the "simple and eye-catching" brand identity for its new Lone Wolf spirits arm. Designed by B&B Studio, the Lone Wolf logo features a...

New Tennent’s packs celebrate Scottish dads

25 May 2016

TENNENT'S Lager is launching a limited edition pack for Father's Day this year. The 12 x 300ml pack features a retro style design with the message...

Macfarlane Group predicts bright future

11 May 2016

MACFARLANE Group said group sales growth of 3% reflected "subdued market conditions" in its AGM statement covering 2016 to date. The Glasgow-based firm said it was confident...

EU Court stubs out tobacco firms’ challenge

5 May 2016

The European Court of Justice has dismissed tobacco firms’ legal challenge to EU rules that will see cigarettes sold in standardised packaging. The Court rejected...

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From traditional booming industries like whisky and food to the burgeoning craft spirits sector, Scotland has always been a strong and diverse market in its own right. As such, it cannot be treated simply as a region. A growing number of businesses are attempting to expand their presence north of the border and increase market share and visibility. As the only packaging magazine published in Scotland, Packaging Scotland is uniquely placed to cover the Scottish market and the many people and businesses operating within it.