Saica design room aims to speed up process

SAICA Pack has launched a new design room at its factory in Wigan, where customers can work alongside members of Saica's design team on...

Loma names new Scottish regional sales manager

IAN Hogg has been appointed regional sales manager for Scotland at Loma systems. The manufacturer of metal detectors, checkweighers and X-ray equipment for the food...

London store introduces plastic-free zones

A London supermarket has introduced dedicated plastic-free zones.  The Thornton’s Budgens store in Camden’s Belsize Park said it has assembled an offering of more than 1,700 plastic-free...

Charpak earns SME award recognition

CHARPAK is celebrating after winning the SME of the Year accolade at the UK Packaging Awards. Judges praised the thermoformed packaging specialist for “taking an...

Flow wrapper helps ensure life is sweet for chocolate specialist

A confectionary business that produces handmade chocolate treats has invested in a new horizontal flow wrapper from ULMA Packaging UK. Nottingham-based Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Co...

Systems provider launches online sustainability resource

AUTOMATED Packaging Systems has announced the launch of an online sustainability hub to help customers become more environmentally aware. Visitors can access information around the benefits...

Food manufacturers urged to consider alternatives to plastic

THE responsibility to reduce single-use plastics should lie with food manufacturers. That's the view of Miguel Campos, export sales manager at Advanta Packaging. Responding to...

Out of the Blue: Scots manufacturer unveils new £3m facility

DESIGNER and manufacturer of rigid presentation boxes Blue Box Design has unveiled its new multi-million pound base in Stirling. Blue Box Design, a subsidiary of...

Advanced Dynamics appoints new sales chief

TOM Smith has been promoted to the role of sales director at Advanced Dynamics. Tom, a motorcycle enthusiast, joined the Yorkshire-headquartered firm in 2015. The business...

Tennent’s launches promotional Scottish Rugby pack

TENNENT’S Lager has launched a new limited-edition gift pack in support of its sponsorship of Scottish Rugby. The pack includes two 568ml pint cans and...