Elanders trebles size of Scottish operations with £2m investment
Elanders UK has more than trebled the size of its Elanders Packaging operation in Scotland with its relocation to Righead Industrial Estate in Bellshill.
With...
Brits trust their own senses rather than use-by dates
A new study has revealed most consumers aren’t “slaves” to best before and use-by dates.
The research from Mintel found that two thirds of people...
Saving our humble spud
The plight of British potatoes has been well documented in recent years, with UK growers facing challenging times. Pacepacker Services, along with the Potato...
Corrugated SRP boosts the rise in discount stores
CORRUGATED shelf ready packaging (SRP) has been credited with helping discount supermarkets challenge the ‘big four’.
The UK retail landscape is changing dramatically as the...
Scotland plans for ‘recycling charter’
SCOTLAND is to introduce a household charter to develop a “more consistent” approach to recycling.
That was the key recommendation from the Zero Waste Taskforce,...
Holyrood stands its ground over cigarette packaging
THE Scottish Government has said it will not be deterred by the prospect of a legal challenge by major tobacco firms over the legislation...
Packaging firm set to net with Heart Research UK
Workers from 19 D S Smith UK Packaging sites around Britain are taking part in their first ever six-a-side football tournament in Wellingborough, for...
Atlas Packaging take the plunge
Amongst the many weird and wonderful, lean, mean flying machines plunging from Ilfracombe Pier at South West Birdman this year will be a flying...
Eye-catching bottle boosts new brewery
A new West Yorkshire brewery producing some of the UK’s most eye-catching beers is selling its ales in elegant Vichy bottles supplied by Beatson...
Finalists for Plastics Industry Awards 2015 revealed
The shortlist for the 2015 Plastics Industry Awards (PIAs) has been published.
Now in their 15th year, the Awards comprise 15 categories covering materials usage,...
