Declan Walker

CKF Systems appoints head of automation

CKF Systems Ltd has appointed Declan Walker as the firm's head of automation. Having started his career in the aerospace industry, Declan brings more than...
RECOUP Awards winners

2025 RECOUP Awards celebrate innovation in plastics circularity

THE winners of this year’s RECOUP Awards have been announced. The event celebrates the work being carried out across the plastics value chain in re-use,...
James Cropper and Winer & Company partnership

James Cropper and Winter & Company agree exclusive Coloursource deal

JAMES Cropper has announced a new partnership deal that will see global materials supplier Winter & Company become the exclusive partner of Coloursource paper. The...
Iain Gulland, Zero Waste Scotland

Zero Waste Scotland highlights ‘staggering’ impact of food waste on the environment

NEW research from Zero Waste Scotland has revealed food waste is having 'previously unquantified' impacts on the health of the planet in addition to...
Ensovelvet packaging

Stora Enso launches uncoated paperboard solution for luxury packaging

STORA Enso has launched Ensovelvet, a new packaging material for luxury applications including cosmetics and perfumes. The solution features an uncoated solid bleached sulfate (SBS)...
Beverage cans

Contract packers support increased demand for drinks with added benefits

THE BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, has reported that demand for drinks that deliver more than just hydration is...
Baker Labels team at Labelexpo

Bakers invests over £1 million in new tech at Labelexpo Europe

BAKER Labels committed to over £1 million in new technology investments during Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona last week. The Brentwood-based label and packaging manufacturer...
Ketchup with lightweight closure

Lightweight closure selected for premium ketchup range

AMCOR has announced that the 'user-friendly and lightweighted' design of its Sava Flip Top closure are the key reasons for being chosen by Polish...
Panel discussion at ESS Expo

Alupro highlights benefits of metal packaging at ESS Expo

ALUPRO took to the stage at the recent Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo in Birmingham to champion the circular economy for metal packaging....
L-R: Sandy Bole (MD of Simpac); Brian O'Sullivan (founder, Zeus Group); and Luke Cobbett (operations and production director of Simpac)

Zeus Packaging Group acquires Simpac

ZEUS Packaging Group has completed the acquisition of Simpac Limited, a historic UK-based paper sack and packaging manufacturer. Founded in 1903, Simpac is a specialist...