Port operator joins fight to tackle plastic pollution
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has revealed that Teesport has become the first UK port to commit to stopping plastic pellets leaking into the...
Charpak boosts production capacity with latest thermoforming unit
PACKAGING designer and manufacturer Charpak has commissioned its latest Kiefel KMD78 thermoforming machine, as part of its multi-million pound development programme.
This is the fourth...
Exhibition to host “balanced discussion” on plastic waste
THE issue of plastic waste will be addressed by packaging experts at the upcoming Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London event.
Organisers have announced The...
Paint firm takes Crown for 100% recycled containers
CROWN Paints is set to launch new paint containers made from 100% recycled plastic in what it is describing as a UK first.
The plastic...
The war on plastic: be careful what you wish for
AMID the current furore over plastic packaging, a number of industry stakeholders have started to warn of potential “serious environmental consequences” of switching all...
New thermoformed pack features intriguing twist
CHARPAK’S green credentials are in evidence with the firm’s latest patented innovation Twist-Loc, an rPET thermoformed container which can be used across ambient, chilled...
Black plastic solution is set to make the grade
PLASTIC pack manufacturer Faerch Plast has teamed up with Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, as well as recycling giant Viridor, to put recycled...
2018 Plastics Industry Awards finalists announced
THE finalists have been announced for the 2018 Plastics Industry Awards.
Winners will be confirmed at a big band-themed gala event in London on September 28....
Recycling drive helps find new uses for surplus plastic
RPC bpi protec has announced its Worcester site has established a closed-loop recycling initiative to help find valuable uses for surplus plastic packaging.
Unused wicketed...
Sumitomo Demag training academy earns skills recognition
SUMITOMO Demag has announced that its training academy has been awarded Skills Partner status by Cogent.
The firm said the award recognises the company’s Daventry-based...
