Encore Group van

Encore Group acquires envelope competitor in deal tipped to create new jobs

PRINTING and packaging specialist, The Encore Group, has completed the acquisition of Heritage Envelopes Limited in a deal tipped to potentially create over 20...
ULMA thermoforming machine

ULMA launches new range of thermoforming machines

ULMA Packaging UK has announced the launch of its new TFX range of thermoforming machines. Designed for the demands of the food industry, ULMA said...
KoroRCY packaging

Korozo Group urges industry to accelerate sustainable innovation

FLEXIBLE packaging manufacturer Korozo Group is marking World Environment Day 2025 by urging the industry to accelerate innovation efforts and contribute to building a...
Verna with the dress

Heriot-Watt student transforms East Kilbride firm’s packaging into fashion outfit

A design student at Heriot-Watt University has collaborated with East Kilbride-based Scobie & Junor to create a dress made from meat netting. The product is...
Metal detector checking food

Why routine testing of metal detectors is essential for food safety

By Rob Stevens, market manager, Mettler-Toledo Safeline Metal Detection METAL detection is a crucial technology for food safety, helping manufacturers maintain high quality standards while...
Brian O’Sullivan, Zeus Group

Zeus Group ramps up growth strategy with double acquisition

ZEUS Group has completed the acquisitions of Empire Tapes, a UK-based manufacturer of specialist adhesive tapes, and Rio Tinto Plásticos, a Spanish distributor and manufacturer...
Ian Wright, MD of Prism eLogistics & Raymond ter Meer, founder of Efulfilment Europe

Milestone anniversary highlights power of partnerships post-Brexit

CO-packing and fulfilment specialist Prism eLogistics is celebrating the five-year anniversary of its partnership with Dutch e-commerce logistics provider, Efulfilment Europe. Since 2020, the partnership...
Pallets in Tosca's German factory

Tosca invests in German sites to support demand across central Europe

REUSABLE packaging and pooling solutions specialist, Tosca, has expanded its operations in Germany to support the needs of retail partners across central Europe. The firm...
MAP tray solution for food

Coveris launches board-based MAP tray solution for food products

COVERIS has introduced a new board-based MAP tray solution for the meat, fish and poultry sector. The new BarrierFresh MAP trays are said to reduce...
Sidel's CoboREEL

Automated reel loading solution ‘sets new industry standard’

SIDEL is launching CoboREEL, an automated reel loading solution for drinks packaging labels described as having triple the reel capacity of any other solution...