Huhtamaki teams up with Bloc Blinds to ramp up face shield production

HUHTAMAKI has teamed up with Bloc Blinds to increase production of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers. The two companies are poised to deliver...

New stats highlight ‘resilience’ of aerosol sector

NEW figures have revealed by the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) show that 1.521 billion cans were filled in 2019, representing a small drop...

EFIA offers free Academy training places to members

  THE European Flexographic Industry Association (EFIA) is offering 20 free places on its  flexographic e-training solution for EFIA members. Debbie Waldron Hoines, consultant CEO explained,...

‘Urgent’ appeal for return of bread baskets to keep supply chains moving

BAKERS Basco is urging people to report any missing bread baskets and dollies that can be recovered by its teams to ensure the continued...

Packaging specialist creates safety visors for critical care workers

THERMOFORMED packaging designer and manufacturer Macpac has revealed its role in producing a PPE visor for critical care workers involved in the fight against...

Cullen invest in corrugate packaging technology

ADVERTORIAL GLASGOW-based Cullen are an eco-friendly packaging manufacturer, specialising in moulded pulp and corrugate packaging. Following a £2million investment in their moulded pulp facility, including a...

KM Packaging appoints business development manager

KM Packaging has appointed Pete Ford as business development manager. The firm, which specialises in lidding films and flexible packaging, said he will have responsibility for growing sales...

Health Innovations supplement their packaging With YPS!

ADVERTORIAL Yorkshire Packaging Systems, the UK’s foremost supplier of shrink wrapping equipment, are pleased to share their latest installation success following the commissioning of a...

Scottish Government confirms extra support for businesses

THE Scottish Government has revealed details of a further £220 million of grants being made available for businesses, including the recently self-employed, to help...

BPF to host coronavirus impact webinar series

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has announced the launch of a series of free webinars to explore the impact of coronavirus on the plastics...