Xaar backs employee’s volunteering to help schools in Kenya
SIMON Rumbles, strategic indirect buyer at Xaar has completed his second trip to Africa volunteering to help local schools in Nakuru, Kenya.
Organised by charity...
Disposable vape ban would not reduce littering warns federation
THE Federation of Independent Retailers has warned that a ban on disposable vapes would not reduce littering and would instead fuel the black market.
Local...
Sun Chemical receives silver sustainability rating
PACKAGING solutions producer Sun Chemical has received a silver rating for its sustainability efforts across all business units and regions from EcoVadis.
The rating places...
Endoline keeps it in the family with new appointment
ENDOLINE Automation has announced that the fourth generation member of the Yates family has joined the business, with Grace Yates being appointed sales and...
Deadline looms for awards celebrating plastics innovation
TIME is running out to enter the annual Horner’s awards, run by the Worshipful Company of Horners and the British Plastics Federation (BPF).
The deadline...
Mondi to offer ‘ultra-high’ barrier paper-based packaging solution
MONDI has announced it is spending €16 million on technology to produce a new packaging range called FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate.
The product is described as...
Amcor invests in new production line for shrink bags and films
AMCOR has invested in a new production line for 'high-performance' shrink bags and films for meat and cheese at its Amcor Flexibles plant in...
Public vote finalists confirmed for European Carton Excellence Award
THE European Carton Excellence Award has opened its public vote, providing the opportunity for consumers, industry professionals and academics to submit votes for their...
SIG sets ‘significantly more ambitious’ emissions reduction targets
SIG has announced it has received approval for its path to net zero from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
The company has committed to...
Startups receive London Packaging Week platform
ORGANISER Easyfairs has announced that the finalists of the inaugural Packaging Startup Awards 2023Â will be revealed at London Packaging Week 2023.
The winners across six...
