Hughes ‘seals’ new role at machinery specialist
SEALPAC UK has appointed Tom Hughes to the role of sales manager for the Midlands and southern England.
A master butcher by trade, Tom's previous...
The Can Makers launches new website to showcase can benefits
TRADE body the Can Makers has launched a new interactive website intended to showcase the benefits of drinks cans.
The Can Makers, which represents drinks...
London event highlights opportunities for women in the packaging sector
SOME of the leading women in the UK packaging sector have debated sustainable innovation at an event in London.
The London College of Fashion was...
Triple-head filling machine launched by Smurfit Kappa
SMURFIT Kappa has introduced a new "high speed" triple headed automatic filling machine, said to be capable of filling up to 45 3L Bag-in-Box (BIB)...
Highland Spring ‘eco bottle’ to be rolled out nationally
HIGHLAND Spring has announced the permanent availability of its 100% recycled and recyclable plastic ‘eco bottle’ following a successful trial period.
The 500ml bottle will be...
Curved corrugated pack bags top award
A pack created by corrugated packaging producer Cepac has been recognised in the World Packaging Organisation’s WorldStar Packaging Awards 2019.
The limited edition gin and...
Worth the Waite: APEAL elects new president
TONY Waite has been appointed the new president of APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging.
The sales director for packaging at Tata...
Vegware adds colour with Hula cups
EDINBURGH-based compostable packaging specialist Vegware has introduced a new range of paper cups for cold drinks in party colours.
The Hula cups can also be...
Bell rings true for recycled content
BELL Packaging has revealed the new Retran material it is supplying boasts a 70% recycled content - more than double the 30% figure required...
Motoring on: new system tipped to provide energy savings
A Catalonian manufacturer has developed a motor system for injection-moulding machines that it claims can provide energy savings of up to 80%.
Developed by Barcelona-headquartered...
