Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2024

PRS Europe breaks 10,000-visitor barrier for the first time

ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe have confirmed a 32% increase in visitor numbers this year. The exhibition and conference, which is dedicated to...
DS Smith Procter & Gamble Supplier Excellence Award winners

DS Smith honoured with two Procter & Gamble Supplier Excellence Awards

DS Smith has bagged a Procter & Gamble (P&G) Supplier Excellence Award 2024 for baby care and fabric and home care packaging solutions. Every two...
Richard Bunney

Dantex announces group MD promotion

DANTEX Group has announced the promotion of UK MD Richard Bunney to the position of group MD. Having been instrumental in overseeing all activities in...
Woman opens box

Macfarlane Packaging launches ninth annual unboxing survey

MACFARLANE Packaging has launched its ninth annual unboxing survey, with this year's survey focusing on the sustainability of packaging. The surveys encourage consumers to unpack...

Label manufacturer ‘transforms’ premium wine labels

THE Label Makers has worked with Halfpenny Green Wine Estate to produce a new look label for the firm's oak-aged Solaris wine, part of...

Further investment expands BakPac’s pouch converting capabilities

A second Galaxy Packtech pouching line for the flexible packaging division of Baker Labels has been installed. Located at BakPac’s new production facility in Brentwood,...
Old crisps packet

Litter pick uncovers ‘surprisingly preserved’ crisp packet from the 90s

A crisp packet with a 1997 expiry date was one of the discoveries at a recent RECOUP Litter Composition & Pathways Project event. The team...
Coveris Gold FIA awards

Coveris sets gold standard at awards ceremony

PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has won a record five Gold Awards at the Flexographic Industry Association (FIA) UK Awards 2024. Honoured for print excellence and sustainability,...
Cristalco packaging

Cardboard sprinkler container gives icing sugar brand an eco-revamp

FRENCH icing sugar brand Cristalco has reduced the carbon footprint of its packaging after revamping the design of its 500g Daddy Sugar sprinkler container. The...
Steve Mulcahy

Contact Originators CEO named chair of trade association

CONTACT Originators CEO Steve Mulcahy has been appointed as the new chair of the board of FIAUK (The UK Flexographic Industry Association). The announcement was made...