Sector “optimistic” according to BPF survey
The latest Business Conditions Survey from by the British Plastics Federation (BPF) has shown that the plastics industry is “optimistic” about the next 12...
Graphic design student is boxing clever
The winning design for Scotland’s Baby Box has been announced. Leanne Young’s submission, which featured a forest scene with the Loch Ness Monster and Highland...
Recycling initiative helps raise funds for Scots charity
SMURFIT Kappa's Glasgow recycling depot is helping to raise money for the charity SiMBA (Simpson’s Memory Box Appeal) through a new initiative.
SiMBA helps those affected by the...
Beatson Clark announces £3 million investment
BEATSON Clark has invested almost £3 million to upgrade production lines at its South Yorkshire glassworks facility.
The glass manufacturer has installed Bottero individual section (IS) machines...
Acquisition adds to Tetra Pak’s cheese technology portfolio
Tetra Pak has announced the acquisition of Wisconsin-based Johnson Industries International, a manufacturer of equipment and lines to produce mozzarella cheese.
Tetra Pak said the...
Collapsible crate range earns top international award
KINROSS-based Exporta Global's best-selling F-Crate range has won a prestigious WorldStar Packaging Award.
Exporta is the sole UK supplier of the collapsible crate range, which has...
Machinery manufacturer recognised for export success
PACKAGING machinery manufacturer Packaging Automation (PA) is celebrating after being featured in The Sunday Times Lloyds SME Export Track 100 league table for the first time.
The...
A Wise move: FANUC apprentice scoops top student prize
FANUC apprentice George Wise has won a top student award after being nominated for his “industrious and mature approach to further education studies".
The 19-year-old won the Best...
Four new events to debut at Packaging Innovations 2017
Packaging Innovations 2017 returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 1 and 2 March, bringing with it four new show initiatives.
Launching at this year’s event will...
Yamato to show off solutions at Empack 2017
Yamato Scale Dataweigh UK will be showing off its range of weighing machinery at Empack 2017.
The company aims to demonstrate to visitors the “vital...
