Craig McGowan presenting at the Bobst UK Open House event

Corrugated and folding carton innovations take centre stage at open house events

BOBST UK & Ireland has hailed the success of its recent Open House events at its Redditch site, which showcased the latest innovations and...

New mobile reverse vending machine initiative launches

A new initiative supplying return points with made in Britain reverse vending machines (RVMs) has launched. The RVMs are tipped to be adopted by shops...
Power adhesives

The role of adhesives in advancing sustainable packaging design

Alex Zulewski, commercial manager at Power Adhesives, discusses the role of adhesives in advancing sustainable packaging design WHEN we think about sustainable packaging, our attention...
Paneled bottle

Venting gives container lightweighting a helping hand

The pressure to reduce packaging waste is leading many producers to remove excess material from their containers. However, this is triggering an unwanted side...
Barbara Russell Scott

New Edinburgh hub evokes the spirit of innovation

AN Edinburgh-based bottling specialist has tipped its new innovation hub to help shape the future of spirits packaging in Scotland. Young Spirits launched its new...
Guala Closures facility in Gartcosh

Gartcosh plant brings closures to spirits sector

Guala Closures inaugurated its new production facility in Gartcosh, North Lanarkshire earlier this year folllowing an investment in excess €60 million. CEO Andrea Lodetti...
UKPackaging Expo

New northern expo is ‘just the beginning’

ORGANISERS of the inaugural UKPackaging Expo have hailed the success of the event and vowed ‘this is just the beginning’. Held at Manchester Central in...
Spirits bottle featuring spray decoration

Spray decoration service helps brands to stand out

BEATSON Clark has responded to growing demand for customisation within the spirits sector by launching a spray decoration service. The firm, which has been making...
Scott McKenna

Automate UK ready to build on 2025 success

AUTOMATE UK has told Packaging Scotland that the organisation is ramping up work to ensure its members can stay competitive amidst the increasingly challenging...

Sales aplenty at PPMA Total Show 2025

SALES and partnerships being agreed on stands appear to have made a comeback at the PPMA Total Show 2025, with exhibitors hailing the event...