Costs warning over HSE recovery rules
NEW laws designed to recover the estimated £44m annual cost of investigating workplace accidents could cost Scottish packaging businesses thousands of pounds.
According to independent...
Perkins to Plast
PLASTICS trays and containers manufacturer Faerch Plast has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Ian Perkins as business development manager for the...
AMHSA appoints Berridge
THE Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA) has appointed Dave Berridge as its new secretary.
Berridge has over 25 years’ experience in the material handling...
New men at Newman
NEWMAN Labelling Systems has appointed Rob Toolen as European sales manager and promoted Martyn Bell to the post of production manager.
Toolen joins Newman...
Flexicon sign Philippault
FRENCHMAN Matthieu Philippault has joined the international sales team of bulk handling specialist Flexicon (Europe).
The company hopes the appointment will strengthen its overseas drive...
US industry body on a UK mission
A MAJOR global organisation that brings together marketers, designers and packaging specialists is preparing to launch in the UK.
The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)...
Toffee makes a comeback
ONE of the Scotland’s favourite sweet treats has made a comeback thanks to a packaging refresh.
Highland Toffee disappeared from the shelves late last year...
Macfarlane extends its European reach
MACFARLANE Packaging has become the exclusive UK member of NovuPak - the pan-European collaboration of industrial packaging distributors.
The move means Macfarlane will be able...
Global appeal brings major bottling boost
SCOTLAND’S bottling businesses are raising a glass to a thriving whisky sector boosted by a series of cash injections.
Leading the way is drinks giant...
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...
