Charpak boosts production capacity with latest thermoforming unit
PACKAGING designer and manufacturer Charpak has commissioned its latest Kiefel KMD78 thermoforming machine, as part of its multi-million pound development programme.
This is the fourth...
UK Government to consult on doubling plastic bag charge
THE UK Government has announced a consultation is to be launched to explore the possibility of doubling the plastic bag charge in England to...
German acquisition strengthens De Jong expansion plans
DUTCH-based corrugated packaging specialist De Jong is expanding its production to Germany after completing the acquisition of Gaster Wellpappe.
Gaster Wellpappe, a corrugated manufacturer with bases...
Lawn spreader pack redesign cuts weight
WESTLAND lawn spreader’s pack has been given a redesign by RPC Design, which claims to offer valuable sustainability benefits.
The new container has been described...
Charpak moves up a gear with automotive appointment
THERMOFORMED packaging firm Charpak has appointed Niall Johanson to head up its business in the automotive sector and within complex manufacturing supply chains.
Niall brings...
Frying up a storm
YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has revealed details of two automatic side feed sleeve wrapper and shrink tunnel installations for major food sector suppliers.
One of...
Interim results show profit and turnover jumps for Macfarlane
GLASGOW-headquartered packaging firm Macfarlane Packaging has reported a rise in turnover and profits as it posts its interim results.
Group turnover saw a rise of...
Pollard announces new senior appointment
RIGID box specialist the Pollard Group seeks to strengthen its customer service offering with the appointment of a new commercial manager.
Sue Cooling has been...
ULMA Packaging UK appoints new business manager
JAMES Couldwell has been promoted to the role of business manager for ULMA Packaging UK for the south of England.
ULMA said James, who was...
Jiffy Packaging appoints new MD
RICHARD Gregg has been appointed managing director at Jiffy Packaging.
Previously managing director of Plastic Omnium Urban Systems in the West Midlands, Jiffy said his...
