Thermoforming system being lifted off a lorry

Macpac extends capacity with new thermoforming machine

THERMOFORMED packaging manufacturer Macpac has installed another Illig RDKP 72 automatic pressure thermoforming system at its plant in Stockport. Representing a £700,000 investment, the new...
Range of Amcor packaging products

Double duty: Amcor to highlight rigid and flexible packaging portfolio

AMCOR will showcase its portfolio of rigid and flexible packaging solutions over two stands at Packaging Innovations & Empack next month. The company revealed it...
New packaging for honey

Premium honey range boosted by upgraded label solution

ROWSE Honey, part of the Valeo Foods Group, has unveiled a redesigned packaging concept for its Manuka Honey range. Developed with Coveris, the new visual...
Folding boxboard packaging solution

Stora Enso launches new folding boxboard option

STORA Enso has launched Performa Lumi, a GC1 folding boxboard (FBB) solution for beauty, personal care, and healthcare packaging. Produced on the firm's new BM6...

Paper packaging manufacturer fined £433,333 following incident at East Kilbride site

A manufacturer of paper packaging has been fined after a worker suffered a severe skull fracture and permanent injuries when a 4.5-tonne machine fell...
DTO inkjet production system

Milestone machinery sale marks ‘turning point’ in product decoration

ENGINEERED Printing Solutions (EPS), a specialist in Direct-to-Object (DTO) industrial printing, is celebrating a milestone following the sale of its 100th single-pass DTO inkjet...
Plastic waste in the ocean

Environmental charity bowled over by label manufacturer’s cricket initiative

A4 Labels has confirmed it will continue its partnership with Portslade Cricket Club, renewing its sponsorship for the 2026 season following a successful first...
Capping and filling machine

Automated solutions set for exhibition showcase

AUTOPACK will showcase a range of automated and semi-automated equipment solutions at Packaging Innovations and Empack next month. The firm's stand in Birmingham will comprise...
John O’Maoileoin, Can Makers chairman

John O’Maoileoin appointed chairman of Can Makers UK

JOHN O’Maoileoin has been appointed chairman of the Can Makers UK, the trade body representing beverage can manufacturers. John, who is group global sustainability director...
Ian Wright, Prism eLogistics

Businesses urged to review packaging now to minimise EPR fees

PRISM eLogistics is urging brands to review their packaging now to ensure they minimise EPR fees ahead of the end of February reporting deadline. The...