Food packaging firm retains AA Grade BRCGS accreditation
FOOD packaging manufacturer Colpac has announced it has again been awarded the BRCGS Packaging Materials Standard certification.
While retaining its AA grade for the fourth...
Sea spray could be ejecting marine plastics into the atmosphere study finds
A study has found that 'hundreds of thousands' of tonnes of microplastics could be blowing ashore from the sea breeze every year.
The study, by...
Mixed response to Scottish Parliament’s DRS approval
THE news that the Scottish Parliament has voted in favour of regulations for a deposit return scheme (DRS) has been met with a mixed...
New system claims to take traceability ‘to a new level’
FORTRESS Technology, in collaboration with Sparc Systems, has unveiled its first ever modular combination metal detector and checkweighing conveyor system.
Described as featuring a single...
Nestable pallets tipped to help ‘transform’ warehouse space
NESTABLE plastic pallets could provide a solution for firms currently having to cope with unsold goods piling up in warehouses due to the Covid-19...
Astonish partners with The Label Makers as cleaning products demand increases
UK cleaning product manufacturer, Astonish, has partnered with Bradford-based The Label Makers for the supply of labels for its antibacterial products.
A surge in...
Smurfit Kappa launches range to help firms operate during Covid-19 restrictions
SMURFIT Kappa has launched a new range of products aimed at helping businesses, schools and offices resume operations as Covid-19 lockdown restrictions reduce.
The Safe...
‘Ground-breaking formula’ said to enhance biodegradability of plastic packs
LIFESTYLE Packaging has announced the introduction of BioPAC to the UK market.
Described as a 'ground-breaking formula' that will degrade plastic packaging in 10 years,...
Macfarlane expects to remain profitable despite reduced activity levels
MACFARLANE Group has said it expects to remain profitable this year but due to the current uncertainty and concerns around the pace of the...
Glass specialist helps meet demand as online beer sales soar
BEATSON Clark has revealed it is continuing to produce beer bottles to help breweries meet demand for glass packaging during the Covid-19 crisis.
Despite pubs...
