All Systems go for brave colleagues

TWO employees from AutoCoding Systems recently embarked on gruelling personal challenges. Software developer, Aled Edwards and partner business support manager, Nicola Bebbington took on a 900...

Could Brexit spell opportunity for packaging start-ups?

The head of a leading UK business growth accelerator has said that Brexit could potentially be a great opportunity for the country’s start-ups. Jim Duffy,...

Macfarlane to add Nelsons to packaging portfolio

GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Packaging is poised to acquire Nelsons for Cartons and Packaging Limited in a bid to develop the firm's distribution business. Macfarlane said the deal for Leicester-based...

New venue for Plastics Recycling Show Europe

THE Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition and conference will move to a new venue in the Netherlands next year following "very strong support" for the...

Loma announces changes to nationwide field service team

Loma Systems has announced a restructuring of its nationwide field service team. The manufacturer of metal detectors, checkweighers and x-ray inspection equipment for the food industry...

SAICA acquires the Centroplast Group

European multinational company SAICA has acquired the Centroplast Group, a flexible packaging producer, as part of its diversification and growth strategy. The Centroplast Group, located...

ICE appoints new sales manager

Coding and marking solutions firm Interactive Coding Equipment (ICE) has hired a new sales manager to support business development in Scotland. Kevin Selkirk brings 23...

Ball finalises Rexam acquisition

BALL Corporation has become the largest manufacturer of beverage cans in the world after completing a $6.1 billion acquisition of Rexam PLC. The company also...

Macfarlane invests in new Glasgow-based distribution centre

MACFARLANE Packaging has announced it is investing in a new Scottish distribution centre in Baillieston, Glasgow. The facility will be based within the newly opened distribution...

Steel packaging recycling in Europe reaches record high

RECYCLING of steel packaging in Europe has reached a record high of 76%, according to new figures. APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for...