Be careful not to swap one problem for another
Producers seeking sustainable alternatives to shrink wrapping should stop to consider the true benefits of the packaging they select, says Martin Leeming, CEO of...
Amcor invests in new production line for shrink bags and films
AMCOR has invested in a new production line for 'high-performance' shrink bags and films for meat and cheese at its Amcor Flexibles plant in...
Highland Spring launches its most sustainable eco pack to date
HIGHLAND Spring Group has launched what has been described as its most sustainable eco pack to date.
Using Coveris' Duralite R film, which is a...
YPS takes on extra space following ‘explosive’ growth
YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has acquired an additional West Yorkshire distribution centre following 'explosive' growth in the past year.
The Heckmondwike site will see the...
When the going gets Tuf
When you think of shrink wrapping you’re more likely to think of various types of food and clothing packaging than scaffolding and machine parts ...
Macfarlane Packaging confirms new automation agreement with Lantech
MACFARLANE Packaging has announced a new automation distributor agreement with US-based Lantech.
In the 1970s, Lantech invented the first stretch wrapper, which was developed to...
Shrink wrapping vs cardboard boxes: Things to consider
There are lots of reasons to choose shrink wrapping over cardboard boxes, suggests Yorkshire Packaging Systems in this article which also dwells on the...
Ice-cream manufacturer snaps up second YPS shrink wrapping line
UK ice-cream manufacturer Tubzee has snapped up a second shrink wrapping line from Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS).
Prior to working with YPS, the firm's original...
Shrink film helps keep customers sweet
LIFE is sweet for shrink wrap specialist Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS), with the company explaining it has been using its exclusive shrink film to...
Pig in a poke: Wrapping up a pricey delicacy
AS reported in Modern Farmer in September, a Japanese twitter user (@WadaitTweet) has shared an unusual sighting from the frozen section of the local...
