Systems provider launches online sustainability resource

AUTOMATED Packaging Systems has announced the launch of an online sustainability hub to help customers become more environmentally aware. Visitors can access information around the benefits...

Food manufacturers urged to consider alternatives to plastic

THE responsibility to reduce single-use plastics should lie with food manufacturers. That's the view of Miguel Campos, export sales manager at Advanta Packaging. Responding to...

Out of the Blue: Scots manufacturer unveils new £3m facility

DESIGNER and manufacturer of rigid presentation boxes Blue Box Design has unveiled its new multi-million pound base in Stirling. Blue Box Design, a subsidiary of...

Advanced Dynamics appoints new sales chief

TOM Smith has been promoted to the role of sales director at Advanced Dynamics. Tom, a motorcycle enthusiast, joined the Yorkshire-headquartered firm in 2015. The business...

Tennent’s launches promotional Scottish Rugby pack

TENNENT’S Lager has launched a new limited-edition gift pack in support of its sponsorship of Scottish Rugby. The pack includes two 568ml pint cans and...

Beatson Clark utilises “first of its kind” VR to train up staff

GLASS manufacturer Beatson Clark is using virtual reality technology to train up new recruits on complex production machines. The company has partnered with virtual reality...

SAICA Pack gets a pizza the action with top award

CORRUGATED supplier SAICA Pack scooped a top award at Pizza Hut’s recent Supply Chain Conference 2018. The firm was named non-food supplier of the year...

Retailers urged to push the boundaries on packaging

THE man in charge of making all of supermarket chain Iceland’s own label products plastic-free has urged other supermarket to do the same, and...

Aluminium option a “positive choice” for consumers

NEW research from Ball Corporation has revealed that almost a third of British consumers believe not enough drinks are available in non-plastic packaging. The can...

Charpak targeting further growth in Scotland

THERMOFORMED packaging specialist Charpak has set its sights on further growth in Scotland, with the spirits and whisky sector a “prime market”. The firm designs...