Ayr firm launches new rigid plastic packaging container
AYR-based Emmer Ltd has launched a new 17.5-litre rigid plastic packaging container.
The company has been designing and manufacturing bespoke containers since 2009. The latest...
UK Government ‘plans to extend’ single-use plastic ban
THE UK Government has launched a consultation on banning a number of single-use plastics.
It follows the Scottish Government's announcement recently that it is to...
Entry deadline extended for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026
THE deadline for entries to the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 has been extended to 18:00 CET on Friday, 12 December.
The seven award categories for...
Businesses urged to get ready now for new tax
AHEAD of the introduction of the Plastic Packaging Tax in April 2022, Southgate Packaging is urging businesses to take the necessary steps to prepare...
Packaging Innovations event hailed a success as attendances increase
PACKAGING Innovations and Luxury Packaging London celebrated its 10thanniversary with a nine percent increase in visitor numbers to the show held last week (September 11 to 12) in London
Plastic fantastic as industry celebrates “outstanding year of innovation”
SELF-ADJUSTING glasses, a pocketable sharps holder for diabetics and an intelligent hand dryer were among the winning entries at the 2016 Plastics Industry Awards (PIAs).
Over 650 industry professionals...
Finalists announced for Plastics Industry Awards 2024
A host of new names have been shortlisted as finalists for this year’s Plastics Industry Awards.
Winners will be announced at a ceremony in London...
Firm reports increased demand for recycled plastic pallets
Goplasticpallets.com has announced the firm has seen a 'strong increase' in demand for its recycled plastic pallets as customers become more environmentally conscious
Key trends to look out for in plastic pallet industry in 2022
Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com, gives his take on what the year ahead might hold for the plastic pallet industry
Sustainability
I think that 2022 will...
All hail the hidden heroes of plastics
Pete Beavis, senior sector specialist and materials scientist at R&D tax credit specialist ForrestBrown, explains why we need to stop demonising plastics, approach new...



















