New partnership gives SMEs access to paper straws
PLASTICO has announced a supply agreement with Transcend Packaging that will offer SME food and drink service companies access to paper straws as an alternative...
A clear vision: new system tackles picking challenges
RARUK Automation has launched a new vision system which claims to allow even the most complex 3D picking challenges to be quickly set up without...
Packaging giant launches new inclusion and diversity initiative
SMURFIT Kappa has announced the launch of a new inclusion and diversity (I&D) programme to "embrace and celebrate" its multi-cultural workforce around the world.
The...
PDM 2019 set for Manchester move
THE Plastics Design & Moulding (PDM) event is moving to a new location next year, organisers have announced.
The two-day exhibition and conference is relocating...
Tough topics debated at EFIA breakfast meeting
THE European Flexographic Industry Association (EFIA) has held a breakfast meeting to discuss sustainability challenges facing the sector.
Over 70 delegates attended the Manchester event, which...
Plastics Industry Award winners revealed
THE winners of the 2018 Plastics Industry Awards (PIAs) have been announced at a ceremony in London.
Winning projects included a recycled flat-profile wine bottle, produced...
Ball strengthens Spanish presence with “sustainable” new plant
GLOBAL beverage can manufacturer Ball Corporation has unveiled its new production plant in Spain.
Located in Cabanillas del Campo, Guadalajara, the new factory will produce...
Smurfit Kappa showcases new Shelf Facer solution
SMURFIT Kappa has unveiled a new shelf-ready pack that seeks to boost product sales and brand awareness in-store as part of its ShelfSmart service.
The...
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe set for expansion in 2019
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe have announced the awards will be expanded to eight categories next year, following the success of the...
Pollard names new sales manager
DOMINIC Cox has been appointed sales manager at rigid box specialist, the Pollard Group.
Dominic is joining the business after a spell at Macfarlane Group,...
