Paneled bottle

Venting gives container lightweighting a helping hand

The pressure to reduce packaging waste is leading many producers to remove excess material from their containers. However, this is triggering an unwanted side...
Barbara Russell Scott

New Edinburgh hub evokes the spirit of innovation

AN Edinburgh-based bottling specialist has tipped its new innovation hub to help shape the future of spirits packaging in Scotland. Young Spirits launched its new...
Guala Closures facility in Gartcosh

Gartcosh plant brings closures to spirits sector

Guala Closures inaugurated its new production facility in Gartcosh, North Lanarkshire earlier this year folllowing an investment in excess €60 million. CEO Andrea Lodetti...
UKPackaging Expo

New northern expo is ‘just the beginning’

ORGANISERS of the inaugural UKPackaging Expo have hailed the success of the event and vowed ‘this is just the beginning’. Held at Manchester Central in...
Spirits bottle featuring spray decoration

Spray decoration service helps brands to stand out

BEATSON Clark has responded to growing demand for customisation within the spirits sector by launching a spray decoration service. The firm, which has been making...
Scott McKenna

Automate UK ready to build on 2025 success

AUTOMATE UK has told Packaging Scotland that the organisation is ramping up work to ensure its members can stay competitive amidst the increasingly challenging...

Sales aplenty at PPMA Total Show 2025

SALES and partnerships being agreed on stands appear to have made a comeback at the PPMA Total Show 2025, with exhibitors hailing the event...

Packaging revamp helps Raven to soar

TWO Scottish sisters who turned to creating skincare products as a positive outlet following the passing of their mother are set to have their...
Colourful coffee cups

BPF Horners Awards 2025 winners announced

THE winners of the BPF Horners Awards 2025 have been announced. The awards, run by the British Plastics Federation and the Worshipful Company of Horners,...
Corrugated cardboard display of beer

DS Smith helps create ‘visually striking’ POS display to promote beer brand

DS Smith has worked with the Carlsberg Group to develop a 'visually striking and fully recyclable' display solution as part of the strategic launch...