Paper packaging manufacturer fined £433,333 following incident at East Kilbride site

A manufacturer of paper packaging has been fined after a worker suffered a severe skull fracture and permanent injuries when a 4.5-tonne machine fell...
DTO inkjet production system

Milestone machinery sale marks ‘turning point’ in product decoration

ENGINEERED Printing Solutions (EPS), a specialist in Direct-to-Object (DTO) industrial printing, is celebrating a milestone following the sale of its 100th single-pass DTO inkjet...
Plastic waste in the ocean

Environmental charity bowled over by label manufacturer’s cricket initiative

A4 Labels has confirmed it will continue its partnership with Portslade Cricket Club, renewing its sponsorship for the 2026 season following a successful first...
Capping and filling machine

Automated solutions set for exhibition showcase

AUTOPACK will showcase a range of automated and semi-automated equipment solutions at Packaging Innovations and Empack next month. The firm's stand in Birmingham will comprise...
John O’Maoileoin, Can Makers chairman

John O’Maoileoin appointed chairman of Can Makers UK

JOHN O’Maoileoin has been appointed chairman of the Can Makers UK, the trade body representing beverage can manufacturers. John, who is group global sustainability director...
Ian Wright, Prism eLogistics

Businesses urged to review packaging now to minimise EPR fees

PRISM eLogistics is urging brands to review their packaging now to ensure they minimise EPR fees ahead of the end of February reporting deadline. The...
Zoe Gardner, Fern Timmins, and Faye Blunkett from i2r Packaging Solutions

Aluminium foil tray manufacturer announces trio of appointments

ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has appointed Fern Timmins as head of foodservice & distribution, alongside two new national account managers. Fern joins...
Thermoformed pack advent calendar

Eye-catching packs hit the sweet spot for confectionery brand

THERMOFORMED packaging specialist Macpac has revealed details of its work with Sweetzy on an advent calendar pack design ahead of the recent festive season. Sweetzy specialises...
Panel discussion at packaging event

Nulogy to showcase latest MOS solutions at Packaging Innovations & Empack

SOFTWARE specialist Nulogy has revealed plans to bring its full suite of manufacturing operating systems (MOS) to next month's Packaging Innovations & Empack show...
EcoVadis logo on fibre image

Fibre innovator earns top sustainability accolade

BEAULIEU Fibres has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the company among the top 1% of businesses assessed worldwide. The supplier of polyolefin and...