Packaging Automation finds ‘Perfect’ Australian partner
PACKAGING Automation (PA) has set its sights on the Australian market after signing an exclusive agreement with Sydney-based Perfect Automation Pty Ltd to represent...
Global bioplastics sector continues to rise
THE global bioplastics industry is expected to grow by 50% over the coming years despite the low oil price, according to new research.
The results...
Ardagh apprentices impress awards judges
APPRENTICES at Irvine-based Ardagh Glass have been earning recognition for their skills.
20-year-old Mark McColl was recently named Irvine Incorporated Trades Apprentice of The Year for 2016. Meanwhile,...
Milestone for PPMA Group of Associations
Minebea Intec has become the 500th member of the PPMA Group of Associations.
The supplier of weighing, line inspection and process control equipment, previously called...
New packaging targets “growing” online retail sector
GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Packaging has launched a new range of packaging to meet the needs of the growing online retail sector - just in time...
“Striking” citrus jar tipped to shake up sector
ARDAGH has teamed up with a family-owned jam and marmalade company to produce a "striking" new citrus jar.
Duerr’s managing director, Mark Duerr, gave Ardagh’s...
Ishida Europe strengthens Scottish presence
Kelly McCabe has been named Scottish regional sales manager for Ishida Europe.
Ishida said she will provide "ongoing support" for the firm's existing Scottish customer...
SAICA Pack bags supplier award
SAICA Pack, part of the SAICA Group, scooped a top award at manufacturer Rockline Industries’ 2016 State of Rockline Address recently.
The company was named...
Loma’s new training academy aims to increase productivity
Loma Systems has launched a new global customer training academy, which the firm says is designed to "maximise production efficiencies by reducing downtime and further...
McLaren Packaging founder passes away aged 80
Jim McLaren, the founder of Port Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging, passed away recently after a short illness.
Jim founded the business, which specialises in the design...
