PAFA CEO hits out at litter survey coverage

BARRY Turner, CEO of the Packaging and Films Association, has responded to “continuing sensationalist and misleading” media coverage of the latest litter survey conducted by...

Saxon TTS500 gets seal of approval

SAXON have expanded their sealer range with the addition of a new tabletop sealer. Designed to work on low-volume packers with low to medium packing...

Dumpling business expands thanks to Ishida

THE introduction of an Ishida multi-head weighing system has enabled Monolith Fleisch und Teigwaren to significantly increase output whilst embarking on major product enhancement and...

UK discovers nature’s secret to health and youth

A new nationwide drinks brand is looking to introduce Brits to the health benefits of aloe vera. Simplee Aloe has just launched its first...

Image Lock technology helps protect sensitive information

MICROSCAN, a global technology leader in barcode, machine vision, and lighting solutions, has introduced Image Lock technology on its latest handheld barcode readers, the HS-41X...

How carton packs can help reduce costs, labour and waste

FOR broad sections of the US foodservice industry, it is no longer just coffee, tea and classic soft drinks that are the cornerstones of their...

Work underway at £11m Universal Flexible Packaging base

  MEZZANINE and steelworks are installed at the new Lewisher Road factory which is due to come on stream for Universal Flexible Packaging Ltd in the...

System ensures code accuracy for regulated industries

PHARMACEUTICAL coding and product handling specialist Travtec has introduced a new software suite that enables companies to ensure that regulatory requirements regarding product labelling and...

Sonoco completes Weidenhammer acquisition

SONOCO has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Weidenhammer Packaging Group (WPG), Europe’s leading provider of composite cans along with composite drums...

Clariant receives top industry award

CLARIANT recently received the Unilever Partner to Win Award in the category Joint Value Creation for the second year in a row. The award was...