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...

Biscuit firm’s eco-friendly wrapper plan

MCVITIE’S biscuit brand manufacturer United Biscuits has teamed up with recycling experts TerraCycle UK to launch the ‘McVitie’s Biscuit Wrapper Brigade’. Hailed by the firm...
MONDI

Mondi’s flexible friend

MONDI Kraft Paper has added a new paper grade to its flexible packaging portfolio. Clemens Stockreiter, the company’s CEO describes its Advantage MG White Cote...
Beatson Clark

Less is more

A new lightweight beer bottle by Beatson Clark has cut over one third of the weight from its predecessor. The 500ml tapered product can be...