San Miguel

Fresh feel for Fresca

SPANISH brewer San Miguel has launched its first ever UK brand extension in a new clear glass bottle. The 33cl San Miguel Fresca bottle was...

News in brief

THE Welsh operation of polythene films specialist bpi.visqueen has been recognised for its product quality, technical excellence and factory hygiene. The firm has been...
Lippiatt, Gribbon and Lochhead

Bottle adds weight to Scotland’s waste plan

A lightweight whisky bottle was unveiled at the launch of a government plan to slash household and business waste across Scotland. The Edrington Group revealed...

Tesco’s chain reaction

PACKAGING suppliers will now have more visibility around customer buying habits and promotional activity thanks to a new web portal launched by Tesco. Designed specifically...
Scania HGV

New look fleet

LEADING pallet supplier the Scott Group has invested in six brand new vehicles to coincide with the launch of a new livery. A rejuvenated fleet,...

Appointments

THE Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA) has appointed Peter Lerigo as its new president to serve a two-year term of office. Formerly vice-president, the...
BARA

Wilson issues robot warning

UK sales of robots in the first three months of 2012 outstripped sales in any other quarter to date but the picture is not...

Bottles top the agenda

SOME of the biggest names in bottling will discuss the latest industry developments at a forthcoming conference hosted by The British Bottlers’ Institute (BBI). The...

Plastic Oscars

THE cream of the UK’s plastic industry will be hoping for a glorious night out when hundreds gather at this year’s Plastics Industry Awards. Organisers...
Faerch Plast

New plant opens

PLASTICS firm Faerch Plast has opened a manufacturing facility as part of an expansion strategy that could lead to the creation of 100-150 permanent...