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...
Flexo industry remains ‘buoyant’ says trade association
THE flexographic printing and converting industry has remained 'buoyant' despite the impact of Covid-19, according to a leading trade association for the sector.
Neil Jones,...
Firm urges use of water washable plate technologies
PACKAGING artwork, reprographics, plate and screen producer Creation has challenged the packaging sector to 'rethink the norms' of flexographic printing by cutting VOC washout...
Smurfit Kappa launches ‘Design for Help’ portfolio
SMURFIT Kappa has launched a new 'Design for Help' portfolio of products in a bid to alleviate some of the current challenges being faced...
Firms look to address shortage of bottle closures
UK recycling firm First Mile has been joined by Delphis Eco in a joint call to homes throughout Britain to help in the fight...
Labelling specialist rises to medical sector challenge
DENNY Bros managers have praised staff for their role in the ongoing fight against Covid-19.
The business has been producing labelling for drug development and...
Packaging firm answers the call to help NHS heroes
ANTALIS Packaging has donated 1,000 boxes to the 'Help NHS Heroes' initiative.
When the firm received a call asking for help, Antalis' packaging team delivered...
Most Easter egg packaging to be recycled
NEW research has revealed 84% of UK consumers are still planning to buy Easter eggs this year despite the national lockdown.
The survey, released by...
Machine brings tunnel vision for whisky specialist
YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has reported the installation of one of its shrink tunnels at the Chivas Brothers factory in Dumbarton.
