Heriot-Watt unveils energy-efficient alternative to incinerating face masks
HERIOT-WATT University has developed an alternative to the 'expensive' process of incinerating disposable face masks.
Researchers from the Edinburgh learning institute have unveiled a process...
‘Revolutionary’ tray sealer tipped to deliver range of benefits
ISHIDA Europe is introducing a tray sealer that the manufacturer claims is 'breaking new ground' in terms of both performance and environmental benefits.
The new...
Glasgow coffee roaster’s major investment brings packaging boost
NEW 'state-of-the-art' packaging lines are to be installed at Glasgow-based coffee roaster Matthew Algie's production headquarters as part of a multi-million-pound investment.
Established over 150...
Plastics stakeholders show support for chemical recycling
FOLLOWING the UK government’s announcement that a consultation will be launched on whether mass balance can be used to account for chemically recycled material...
New workflow solution ‘game-changing’ for labelling sector
A B Graphic International (ABG) has revealed it is confident that the launch of the firm's automated workflow solution, ABG Connect, will be 'game-changing'...
Saica celebrates hat-trick of print awards
SAICA Group celebrated a hat-trick of award wins at the recent Print Awards in Liverpool, held by the UK Flexographic Industry Association (FIA UK).
The...
Pot Noodle to trial paper pots in Tesco
POT Noodle is to trial switching its pot to a new paper version created after three years of development work.
The new pot will roll...
ROBOSHOT demo to showcase energy savings at Interplas 2023
FANUC UK has outlined plans to feature a live automated manufacturing cell at Interplas 2023.
Comprising a FANUC all-electric ROBOSHOT injection moulding machine, a FANUC...
Aquapak appoints new sales director to drive Hydropol solution
AQUAPAK Polymers has appointed flexible packaging specialist Dudley Jones as sales director to drive end applications of its Hydropol polymer.
Dudley has over 30 years’...
Solar investment marks step forward in packaging firm’s sustainability journey
KINGSMOOR Packaging has announced the company's recent collaboration with Mypower has resulted in an 'extensive' PV solar panel investment for its Somerton manufacturing facility.
The...
