Big tobacco’s appeal against plain packaging rejected
An appeal against new rules for standardised packaging of tobacco by a group of tobacco companies has been rejected.
The UK Court of Appeal recently rejected the...
API Group finalises AMP acquisition
API Group has completed the acquisition of the manufacturing assets and business of Amsterdam Metallized Products (AMP).
Founded more than 50 years ago, API said...
Baby food success is no pot luck
RPC Superfos has claimed the convenience and barrier properties of the firm's injection moulded SuperLock polypropylene pot have proved the "ideal solution" for a new range...
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...
