PPMA debutant to showcase lidding and capping solutions
SOLUTIONS from Advanced Tooling Systems' (ATS) packaging machinery division will take centre stage when the firm debuts at this year’s PPMA TOTAL Show.
ATS designs packing...
Multiformat packaging machines tipped to bring gains for UK food sector
UK packaging specialist Xact has announced plans to expand into new markets with multiformat packaging machines supplied by Spanish packaging technology innovator IRTA Group Packaging...
Paper industry shows “strong support” for UK to remain in the EU
60% of respondents to a survey of its Members by the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) have said they are in favour of the UK...
Heidelberg UK MD to step down in March
HEIDELBERG UK managing director Gerard Heanue has announced his intention to step down from the role in March 2019.
After 23 years with the firm...
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...
Dairy cooperative announces transition to clear milk caps
DAIRY cooperative Arla will transition to clear milk caps from this month.
The firm's coloured milk caps are recyclable, but currently the coloured caps cannot...
Smurfit Kappa confirms Atlas Packaging acquisition
SMURFIT Kappa has completed the acquisition of Devon-based corrugated specialist Atlas Packaging.
Atlas is described as having a 'particularly strong presence' in shelf ready packaging,...
Fully recyclable paperboard cup lid set for take-off
THE Paper Lid Company and Metsä Board have announced the introduction of a fully recyclable paperboard lid for takeaway drink cups.
The lid, made from...
Arla to bin use-by dates in waste cut bid
ARLA Foods is to remove use-by dates from its branded fresh milk and yoghurts and replace them with best before dates only
Ardagh Group unveils new Jameson Irish Whiskey bottle
GLASS manufacturer Ardagh Group has launched a new, lighter bottle for Jameson Irish Whiskey.
The new 75cl bottle features a tapered body with curved shoulders,...
