Time to end “paranoia” over plastic packaging
THE so-called war on plastic is tackling the symptoms rather than the disease.
That’s the view of Barry Twigg, chief executive of National Flexible, a...
Evolution helps to inspire next generation
PEEBLES-based Evolution Bottling and Packaging Solutions is on a mission to inspire youngsters to include science and technology subjects in their education.
Working in partnership...
Baltic trip shows early DRS control is “crucial”
With Scotland poised to introduce a deposit return system for drinks containers in the coming years, Packaging Scotland’s Fraser Rummens recently visited Estonia to...
Hold the front page: newstrade distribution specialist hails switch to plastic pallets
MENZIES Distribution has been serving customers in the UK print media since 1833.
The business is responsible for delivering some seven million newspapers every day...
Film-free solution enjoys busiest year
API has revealed an uptake in demand for its Transmet film-free laminate solution as brands look to reduce the environmental impact of their packaging.
Transmet...
Made in Scotland: firm’s new product reflects its history
A manufacturer of materials for pressure sensitive self-adhesive labels, tickets and tags has brought to market a new range of papers it is touting...
Gin bottling line a first for Ayrshire supplier
AN Ayrshire-based coding and labelling supplier has made its first foray into the booming gin market by supplying a Scots drinks firm with a...
“Bold” new bottle design seeks to do whisky justice
THE Macallan has unveiled a new look across its range of single malt whiskies.
The new broad-shouldered bottle design takes its inspiration from The Macallan...
Entries open for 2018 Plastics Industry Awards
ENTRIES are now open for the 2018 Plastics Industry Awards. In total, 15 categories will be included, with winners set to be announced at a...
IPL Plastics adds to IML-capable food packaging offering
IPL Plastics has announced the launch of two new sizes of containers for the food industry that the manufacturer says are both tamper evident...
