PPMA award winners announced
THE winners of the PPMAÂ Group Industry Awards 2016 have been revealed, following a record number of entries in some categories.
Over 400 people gathered at...
Swedish delegation visits Ardagh’s Irvine base
ARDAGH Glass's Irvine facility was recently visited by a delegation from the Swedish food and drinks industry.
The visitors studied modern methods of glass bottle manufacturing and...
London packaging event declared a huge success
ORGANISERS of this year's Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London have declared the event a huge success, with visitor numbers up and high quality speakers...
Lib Dems call for 5p levy on disposable coffee cups
THE Liberal Democrats want to see a 5p charge on disposable coffee cups to reduce usage.
The political party said the policy builds on the success of...
Innovation key as Asda gives spirits range a fresh look
SUPERMARKET giant Asda has announced a revamp of its Extra Special spirits range as the battle for own-label spirits products hots up.
The retailer's Malt Whisky, Gin and...
Macfarlane reports increased profit and revenue
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?
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
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
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
MACFARLANEÂ 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...
