Ayr firm launches new rigid plastic packaging container

AYR-based Emmer Ltd has launched a new 17.5-litre rigid plastic packaging container. The company has been designing and manufacturing bespoke containers since 2009. The latest...

Joint project proves feasibility of separating multi-layer PVDC films from polyolefins

SCIENCE company Syensqo and TOMRA, a provider of sensor-based sorting technology and solutions, have teamed up to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of separating...

Shortlist announced for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024

THE finalists have been announced for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 following a 'record' number of entries. The winners of the seven categories will...

Staropramen launches in recyclable multipacks

STAROPRAMEN, the number one Prague beer in the world according to the Czech Beer and Malt Association, is celebrating the launch of its new...

Macfarlane Group completes acquisition of Allpack Packaging Supplies

MACFARLANE Group has completed the acquisition of protective packaging specialist  Allpack Packaging Supplies. East Anglia-based Allpack supples products to customers across a range of sectors...

Flexible food packaging sector collaborates to create new snack packaging

SEVERAL partners from across the flexible food packaging supply chain have worked together to launch new snack packaging. The 'premium quality' packaging contains 50% recycled...

OMRON UK and Brillopak forge partnership as official solution partners

INDUSTRIAL automation technology supplier OMRON UK and Brillopak, a provider of pick and place along with packing solutions, have announced a strategic partnership as...

AI-powered robots used to pick valuable materials from Fife waste

AI-powered robots are being used to sort Fife Council's household waste in its Dunfermline material recovery facility (MRF). Installed in late 2022, the robotic pickers...

Study finds that consumers aren’t familiar with ‘forever chemicals’

THE vast majority of consumers are not familiar with 'forever chemicals', according to a new study. Conducted by Sapio Research, on behalf of Celebration Packaging,...

Packaging machinery manufacturer confirms two new appointments

MACHINERY provider ULMA Packaging has confirmed two new appointments to its growing team. Pavils (Pav) Koltovs joins as a service technician, while Jessica (Jess) Whalley...