New guide helps to ‘demystify’ OEE process

A new technical guide from Interactive Coding Equipment (ICE) helps explain the importance and benefits of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). The coding and marking specialist...

New recycling plant supports Smurfit Kappa’s sustainability strategy

SMUFIT Kappa has added to its network of recycling plants with the opening of a new facility in Malaga. The firm said the plant is...

Film set for starring role at ICE Europe 2019

ICE Europe 2019 will devote a section of the show to special films, organisers of the international exhibition for the converting industry have announced. Digitalisation and...

BPF “surprised” by Iceland’s plastics-free packaging pledge

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has said it is "surprised" by frozen food specialist Iceland's announcement that it intends to eliminate plastic packaging from...

ShelfSmart service drives sales of premium bottled water

SMURFIT Kappa has announced its ShelfSmart service has allowed a Spanish premium bottled water firm to increase sales by 10%. Agua de Benassal wanted more...

Glass packs boost neonatal fundraising drive

GLASS packaging is playing a key role in a poignant fundraising project in Poland. The ‘Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity’ is set to hosts its...

Pallet specialist secures fifth European partnership

Goplasticpallets.com has added to its portfolio after signing a new partnership agreement with Italian manufacturer JCOPLASTIC, which cements the firm as sole UK distributor...

Slimline can created in response to changing consumer tastes

BALL Corporation has responded to European consumer trends towards greater portion and sugar control by announcing a 15-centiliter slim can - the smallest in...

Easyfairs appoints new packaging business development director

EASYFAIRS has named Josh Brooks as its new business development director for packaging. The former publisher of Packaging News and Electronics Weekly has taken over the...

Street food packaging concept earns student top prize

A young student has taken the top honours in a national packaging design competition after creating a new packaging concept for the booming street...