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Award-winning package dropped as “too expensive”

23 October 2013

AN award-winning package for an anti-diarrhoea pack for the developing world has had to be dropped to reduce costs. It will be replaced with...

Bottle half full: Watson describes the deal as “undoubtedly the way forward for the business.”

Multimillion pound sale for family-run labeller

23 October 2013

PRINTING firm John Watson and Company has been sold to Multi-Color Corporation in a multmillion pound deal. The Glasgow-based printing business – still run...

Carton awards record surge of new entrants

23 October 2013

INNOVATION in the field of cartonboard and cartons was recognised at this year’s Pro Carton/ECMA (European Carton Makers Association) Award ceremony on 19 September...

Design companion – Revision for handbook

23 October 2013

RECOUP’S guideline document for packaging technologists and pack developers involved in plastic packaging has been revised for the second time this year. ‘Recyclability By Design’...

Compound packaging aims to offer a slice of Bavaria

23 October 2013

PEOPLE associate Bavaria with mountains, “lederhosen” and a cosy atmosphere. The sausage producer Houdek has tried to convey a piece of this Bavarian way of...

“MirriNor” demonstrates the metallic effects now achievable with packaging

London show scans the horizon of product design

23 October 2013

PACKAGING Innovations London reported record visitor and exhibitor numbers for the fourth year running. Running 1-2 October at the Business Design Centre, the show...

Machine fills flexible packages for juices and wine

23 October 2013

AT the Drinktec show in September Smurfit Kappa was showing off its BIB 700 Evolutive automatic filling machine. Described as an efficient, compact and...

Winner of a Gold award at the 2013 Flexible Packaging Awards, Amcor’s PushPop - developed by Amcor Flexibles - provides an easy open, convenient package.

Trends in flexible packaging

23 October 2013

US based flexible packaging supplier LPS Industries offers an overview of the latest developments in flexible packaging technology, equipment, and design. The all-natural look The...

Compostable packaging gets a little closer

26 July 2013

SWITZERLAND has made a decisive step forward in the effort to develop a waste management infrastructure to allow the recycling of biodegradeable plastics. Materials...

Whisky packaging picks up Award of Excellence

26 July 2013

THE box for Glendronach’s 45-year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky picked up the Award of Excellence at the Starpack Industry Awards on 11 July....

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From traditional booming industries like whisky and food to the burgeoning craft spirits sector, Scotland has always been a strong and diverse market in its own right. As such, it cannot be treated simply as a region. A growing number of businesses are attempting to expand their presence north of the border and increase market share and visibility. As the only packaging magazine published in Scotland, Packaging Scotland is uniquely placed to cover the Scottish market and the many people and businesses operating within it.