Online shopping boom brings operational challenges for logistics firms
UK logistics firms are facing an "unprecedented rise" in operational costs due to the growth of online shopping, with packaging needs set to be...
UAE event results in business wins for UK plastics firms
Data from the Middle East’s largest plastics show indicate a strong return on international trade grants for UK plastics companies.
Arabplast 2019 was held in...
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...
