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...
Strap yourself in: whisky distillery automates strapping process
GORDIAN Strapping has announced the firm has supplied an OMS 06RP horizontal strapping machine to a whisky distillery.
The machine applies a single polyester strap...
Lenticular labels give glimpse into the future
LENTICULAR labels were recently used to ‘bring to life’ three limited edition bottlings of Ben Nevis, Ledaig and Invergordon whisky at the Whisky Show,...
Premium spirits producer doubles up on laser coders
AN Inner Hebrides premium whisky and gin producer is reportedly experiencing “high-quality codes” and “significantly reduced downtime” after splashing out on two Linx CSL30...
PPMA Show gives exhibitors ‘window to the world’
ANOTHER successful PPMA Show is the books as the great and the good of the processing and packaging machinery sector made their way to...
Compostable products ‘an exemplar of best practice’
VEGWARE has announced the UK Parliament has introduced a range of the Edinburgh-based firm’s compostable products as part of moves to reduce single-use plastic.
The...
New swatch book makes ‘Sense’ to paper supplier
LUXURY paper supplier Wigston Papers has launched a new swatch book aimed at designers and printers.
The Leicestershire-based company’s new Senses colour swatch book features...
Trade fair sees increased demand for stand space
CORRUGATED and cartonboard focused trade fair CCE International makes its return to Munich in March 2019, with organisers noting an increased demand for stand...
Packaging supplier conjures up spooky design
BOXMART has delivered a new design for Marston’s Hobgoblin beer brand to mark Halloween.
The packaging supplier has created a 7ft advent calendar-style haunted house with...
