Macfarlane reports increased profit and revenue
MACFARLANE Group has reported an 8.1% rise in profit before tax to just over £2 million for the six months ended June 2016.
Group turnover...
Scott Group makes a strong Case for expansion
DUNFERMLINE-based Scott Group has snapped up Northern Case to support its timber pallet business.
Scott Group said the acquisition of the Cheshire-based firm would enable...
Iconic Coca-Cola bottle tops packaging poll
THE Coca-Cola glass bottle has been revealed as the most recognisable packaging on British shelves in a new study.
A poll of 1500 Brits explored the...
Hundreds of firms compete for PPMA Awards
A record number of entries have been received for the PPMA Group Industry Awards 2016.
The awards ceremony will be held at Birmingham's National Motorcycle...
Seminar programme confirmed for London event
Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London 2016 has announced its seminar programme for this year's event.
Britvic, Harrods and Young’s Seafood are among the names who...
CPI names new director general
Andrew Large has been appointed the new director general of the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI).
The former Trade Association Forum chairman will replace David...
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...
