Polytag and DDRS Alliance to partner in digital DRS push
POLYTAG and DDRS Alliance have announced a collaboration to accelerate the development and adoption of digital DRS in the UK.
The two organisations have pledged...
Edinburgh Napier spinout launches biodegradable ‘forever chemicals’ alternative
AN Edinburgh Napier University spinout has discovered a method of using seaweed waste to produce a biodegradable alternative to chemical plastics.
The discovery was made...
James Cropper appoints chief technology officer in its TFP division
JAMES Cropper has appointed Dr David Hodgson as chief technology officer of its Technical Fibre Products Ltd (TFP) division.
TFP is a manufacturer of advanced...
Zeus completes acquisition of Weedon Group
GLOBAL packaging group Zeus has completed the acquisition of the Weedon Group, one of the UK's largest independent integrated corrugated manufacturers.
Weedon Group has revenues...
Registrations open for London Packaging Week
LONDON Packaging Week has opened for registrations, with organisers declaring that packaging now 'matters more than ever'.
The two-day event, which will take place on...
Molson Coors announces £100m investment in UK production network
MOLSON Coors Beverage Company has announced plans to invest more than £100 million in its UK brewery and beverage network over the next five...
New report highlights automation challenges and growth prospects
AUTOMATE UK has published a new report highlighting the key insights, challenges and opportunities for the automation sector in 2024.
The report provides an overview...
Berry outlines ‘breakthrough’ technology in PE cling film
BERRY Global has produced a new white paper designed to outline the solution to finding an alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films...
Vegware and BBIA to host webinar on the bio-economy
EDINBURGH-based packaging firm Vegware, in partnership with the bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA), will be hosting a webinar later this month called "What...
DS Smith and Jonsac collaborate on paper bags for e-commerce customers
DS Smith has announced a supplier agreement with Jonsac, a Swedish company that produces e-commerce bags from FSC-certified wooden raw materials.
The partnership will see...
