Bathgate base helps give SNB extra edge

THE UK’s largest independent metal detector firm has revealed its new manufacturing facility in Bathgate reaffirms its commitment to the Scottish market it has...

Avanti appoints engineering director

PAUL Hanley has been appointed engineering director at Avanti Conveyors. He has worked in the packaging industry for 16 years, featuring spells at SCA, Saica...

Antalis adds new sustainable cushioning solutions to portfolio

ANTALIS has announced it has added to its range of protective packaging solutions with the introduction of new PadPak Guardian from Ranpak. The product is...

Ilapak shows clear vision with upgraded platform

ILAPAK has introduced an upgraded version of its Vision2000 vision and counting platform. The manufacturer said new laser height detection capabilities and design features...
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Emmepi Group completes acquisition of Avanti Conveyors

ITALY-based Emmepi Group, a supplier of material handling solutions, has completed the acquisition of UK-based Avanti Conveyors. Emmepi Group said the objective is to further...

Loma names new Scottish regional sales manager

IAN Hogg has been appointed regional sales manager for Scotland at Loma systems. The manufacturer of metal detectors, checkweighers and X-ray equipment for the food...

Latest Yamato machine wows PPMA visitors

YAMATO has announced that its new Epsilon machine wowed visitors at the recent PPMA show. The firm demonstrated the role that multihead weighers, checkweighers and table top weighers...

Smurfit Kappa investment tipped to ‘redefine’ UK packaging landscape

SMURFIT Kappa has unveiled a 'momentous' investment in machinery for its UK Hexacomb offering. The firm said the move is poised to 'redefine' the packaging...
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New Lucozade bottles unveiled following £6.3m investment

SUNTORY Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) has invested £6.3 million in a major packaging redesign for Lucozade Energy bottles The bottles will now feature a...

PFF increases production capacity of thermoformed products with new system

 PFF Group has announced a further £1 million investment in a bespoke thermoforming system at its Sedgefield site. The food packaging specialist said the move...