Countdown begins to “biggest” PPMA Show to date

PREPARATIONS are underway for The PPMA Show's 30th anniversary exhibition, set to be held in Birmingham later this year. Organisers said the event is gearing...

Bubble wrap solution offers “truly unique” experience

A new bubble wrap solution can help retailers stand out, according to Antalis Packaging. Sealed Air Bubble Wrap IB Expressions features patterns including hearts, stars and...

API parent company completes Dunmore acquisition

Steel Partners Holdings, the parent company of UK-based API Group, has completed the acquisition of the assets of the specialty coated film manufacturer, Dunmore...

SIG and ProLeiT join forces to create new manufacturing solutions

SIG has announced it has teamed up with ProLeiT to offer food and beverage producers "advanced production technology and integrated software solutions". ProLeiT is a...

ACA to invest in sterile environment as growth plans gather pace

PRINT Finishers ACA is poised to invest £400,000 on a sterile environment in its bid to secure British Retail Consortium (BRC) accreditation. The print finishing specialist,...

Coding and marking specialist to provide third party servicing

NEEDHAM Coding has announced the introduction of third party servicing, including spare parts and consumables, for all major brands of continuous ink jet (CIJ) printers. This...

BBC to end single-use plastic by 2020

THE BBC has announced plans to remove single-use plastics from its operations by 2020. The move follows the outcry over Blue Planet II's highlighting of...

SAICA employees honoured at supplier awards bash

SAICA Pack has scooped two awards at the Nestlé Supplier Awards. The firm's Paul Gartland and Jackie Moore were awarded the ‘Above and Beyond’ and ‘Customer...

Teamwork pays off for Smurfit Kappa with top supplier award

SMURFIT Kappa has won a Nestlé award for a collaborative project which involved optimising the food firm's packaging and supply chain. Smurfit Kappa has been...

Machines tipped to star at beer industry trade show

MAKRO Labelling UK has confirmed it will be showcasing Eurostar products at the upcoming SIBA Beer X exhibition after being appointed agents for the Italian...