Deadline looms for Pentawards 2019

ORGANISERS of packaging design competition Pentawards 2019 have issued a final call for entries, with the deadline set for Friday 12th April 2019. Packaging designers...

‘Pioneering’ software launched to help firms meet FMD compliance

MACSA ID UK Ltd has launched its 'pioneering' Serial Pharma software, to help meet the requirements of the EU Falsified Medical Directive (FMD). The FMD...

Bespoke glass solution supports Irish food producer’s growth plans

BEATSON Clark has helped an Irish food producer rebrand its glass packaging in a bid to achieve international success. Folláin Preserves, based in County Cork,...

FSC accreditation boosts TCL’s sustainability ethos

TCL Packaging has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible forestry management by achieving Chain of Custody certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for paper...

Vegware unveils new range of paper straws

VEGWARE has launched new paper straws described as being plastic free, high quality and helping to keep carbonated drinks fizzy for longer. Available in 6mm,...

Colpac retains AA rating after packaging audit

FOOD packaging specialist Colpac has announced it has retained its AA rating in a recent BRC packaging audit. The firm said the BRC Global Standard for...

Ilapak shows clear vision with upgraded platform

ILAPAK has introduced an upgraded version of its Vision2000 vision and counting platform. The manufacturer said new laser height detection capabilities and design features...

New BCMPA website showcases outsourcing solutions

THE Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packaging Fulfilment & Logistics (BCMPA) has launched a new website and social media presence to showcase the availability of...

Needham Inks confirms merger with Specialised Industrial Chemicals

NEEDHAM Inks has announced a merger with Specialised Industrial Chemicals (SIC), which has been tipped to expand on their ink solutions for the coding...

Protective packaging specialist increases bubble line capacity

JIFFY Packaging has invested in a new bubble film extruder, which the firm says will allow it to 'significantly increase' capacity and future-proof output...