BPF launches new sustainable packaging course

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has announced the launch of its latest online course: A Guide to Incorporating Recycled Plastic into Packaging. The CPD-accredited online...

Supermarket trials in-store coffee pod recycling points

MORRISONS is trialling recycling points for coffee machine pods in 29 of its UK stores. The supermarket is working on the project in partnership with...

Barrier coating innovation boosts food packaging recyclability

MELODEA, a barrier coatings producer for packaging, has launched its newest innovation, which has been engineered to allow for the recyclability of plastic food...

EPR delay ‘unfortunate but necessary’ due to lack of clarity on costs

ENVIRONMENTAL compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has hailed Defra's decision to defer Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging fees until October 2025 as 'unfortunate but...

Reusable box closure solution brings ‘significant’ cost savings for retailer

BOX Latch Europe, a manufacturer of reusable corrugated box closure solutions, has supplied two New Jersey-based department store distribution centres with a carton closure...

Coding and marking equipment specialist strengthens senior team

CODING and marking equipment manufacturer Macsa ID UK has promoted Tom Steele to the role of sales director. Stepping up from his position as technical...

Entries sought for global holography awards

NOMINATIONS are now being sought for the best commercial holography innovation. The Excellence in Holography Awards are organised by trade body, the International Hologram Manufacturers...

Future of cartonboard ‘in good hands’ as student awards shortlist is revealed

PRO Carton has announced that voting for the Public Award category in this year’s Pro Carton Young Designers Award and Pro Carton Student Video...

CIJ coders aim to deliver ‘peak results’ for challenging applications

MARKEM-Imaje has launched its new 9750 Expert Series continuous inkjet (CIJ) coders, bringing three new products to market.  The firm said the coders 'cost-effectively deliver...

FANUC Europe appoints new president and CEO

FANUC Europe has appointed Marco Ghirardello as its new president and CEO. He succeeds Shinichi Tanzawa, who has been leading the company since 2016 and...