API Group adds to senior management team

LIVINGSTON-based API Group has expanded its presence in America with the appointment of Michael Frederick to the role of business unit president and general...

2018 Plastics Industry Awards finalists announced

THE finalists have been announced for the 2018 Plastics Industry Awards. Winners will be confirmed at a big band-themed gala event in London on September 28....

Ball offers Dutch brewer a blank canvas

PACKAGING firm Ball Corporation has collaborated with a Dutch craft beer brand to create a striking blank can design. Brouwerii Homeland Amsterdam has opted for...

Be prepared for Black Friday returns rush, warns Antalis

PROTECTIVE packaging firm Antalis Packaging is offering advice to retailers ahead of the annual Black Friday sales later in the year. According to Antalis, a...

Smurfit Kappa makes sustainability index for sixth straight year

SMURFIT Kappa has announced its listing on the Euronext Vigeo Eiris sustainability index for the sixth consecutive year. The index is composed of the top...

‘Unboxing’ survey to provide feedback on online goods packaging

MACFARLANE Packaging is launching its annual 'unboxing' survey, which the company says is designed to give retailers valuable consumer feedback on their experiences of...

Top award for SAICA at FTA Europe Diamond Awards

PACKAGING producer SAICA has scooped a top award at this year’s FTA Europe Diamond Awards. The group’s SAICA Flex business was awarded the Diamond 1st...

The Can Makers appoints new chairman

TRADE body The Can Makers has announced the appointment of its new chairman. Marcel Arsand has been named to chair the organisation, which represents drinks...

New course aims to fill ‘knowledge gap’ on plastics recycling

AXION has announced the launch of a new service the firm says is aimed at improving knowledge within the plastic packaging value chain and...

SAICA conference showcases ‘end-to-end’ solutions

SAICA Pack recently hosted its 10th professional conference, titled 'Unlocking the value chain', in Dublin. More than 300 people attended the event, which saw industry...