Paint firm takes Crown for 100% recycled containers

CROWN Paints is set to launch new paint containers made from 100% recycled plastic in what it is describing as a UK first. The plastic...

Family values pay off for Yorkshire Packaging Systems

YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems is celebrating after winning both regional and national prizes at the National Family Business Awards (NFBA) 2018. The shrink wrapping solutions provider picked...

Nine in a row: SAICA scoops supplier award

SAICA Pack has won the ‘Best Overall Supplier’ prize at printer manufacturer OKI’s annual supplier awards for a record ninth successive year. Senior figures from...

Glass bottles prove fruitful for Magners

MAGNERS Irish Cider’s Dark Fruit flavour is now available in glass bottles across the UK. The 500ml bottle, which features purple labelling, is available in...

Newman Labelling names new UK sales chief

PETE Nutter has been appointed UK sales manager at Newman Labelling Systems. He has been involved in the engineering sector for 28 years in mechanical...

Biopolymer has “massive” potential

HOPING to turn the tide of both food and packaging waste is Scottish biotechnology company CuanTec, with an innovative new solution using langoustine shells. Chapelhall-based...

Print specialist lands starring role in Brother Walfrid project

A firm in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire has helped provide a luxury finish to a limited edition boxed set commemorating the life of Celtic Football Club...

Brewery toasts new equipment in Borders

IC Filling Systems has installed a sterile filtration system, a complete 551 automatic rinser-filler-capper, and an inline labelling machine and conveyor system for an...

TIJ helps pakora producer crack code

A Scottish-based pakora producer has reportedly seen the efficiency of its coding operation “transformed” after investing in Rotech’s RF Lite thermal inkjet. P K Foods...

Printed gummed tapes offer ‘multiple’ benefits

A Bellshill-based supplier of specialist tapes, adhesives and consumables is offering packaging customers printed gummed paper tapes to help reduce their environmental footprint. J.I.T. industrial...