Kinross firm earns international certification

KINROSS-based plastic pallets supplier Exporta Global has been awarded environmental standard ISO14001 certification following an independent assessment. The internationally-recognised standard is awarded to organisations that...

‘Yes, we can!’ 2016 Indie Beer Can Fest hits London

The 2016 Indie beer Can Festival is set to take place in London on May 12. The event, now in its second year, was launched...

Macfarlane Group seals £1.8 million acquisition

MACFARLANE Group has snapped up Glasgow-based packaging firm Edward McNeil Limited in a deal which could rise to £1.8 million. Edward McNeil, which has traded for...

Small dip in can deliveries market

THERE was a slight dip in the UK can market last year, according to new statistics reported by industry trade body the Can Makers. A...
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New guide to fight UPR waste

A new guide has been produced to help tackle the frustrating problem of Unintentional Product Residue (UPR). UPR is the waste at the bottom...

Online sales boom presents huge packaging challenges

Gary Moug speaks to Keith Damarell, vice president of packaging technology at HAVI Global Solutions, about the factors the packaging industry must consider in...

Corrugated sector aiding sustainable packaging drive

Industry is “doing more with less” THE Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has claimed the UK corrugated industry is helping retailers to reduce their carbon...

Glass manufacturer looks to shine at US trade show

BEATSON Clark is set to exhibit at the largest brewing trade show in America. The glass manufacturer is heading stateside to showcase its products and...

TCL to host technical learn shop

TCL Packaging has announced it will host a Spring technical learn shop at its Telford factory. The free event, titled ‘Understanding the print and production process...

Easyfairs Oriex appoints new event director

Easyfairs Oriex has announced the appointment of Christelle Anya as event director of ADF (aerosol & dispensing forum) and PCD (packaging perfumes, cosmetics &...