Packaging

EPR: is it workable?

The trade is well aware – or should be so by now – of the government’s Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (EPR) legislation that aims to move the full cost of managing household waste onto...

Patton: "We are pleased that the UN has recognised our progress to date". Image credit: Jamie Simpson

Macfarlane Group joins United Nations Global Compact

Macfarlane Group has joined corporate sustainability initiative the United Nations Global Compact.

The machine covers a thickness range from 250mm to an ultra-thin 1mm

CMC Packaging Automation unveils CartonWrap-Duo

CMC Packaging Automation has introduced a new system for packaging items in both boxes and corrugated envelopes, all on demand.

Organisers were anticipating around 7,000 visitors

Larger Packaging Innovations impresses in Birmingham

Packaging Innovations returned to the NEC in Birmingham this week with 20% more floorspace and a positive reception from exhibitors, as sustainability once again proved the dominant talking point.

Emanuel founded Key Production in 1990, taking it to a £24m business

Key Production Group establishes employee ownership trust

Bespoke physical music and packaging broker Key Production Group has set up an employee ownership trust.

Pictured, left to right: Fero head of operations Matt Foney, Garry Woods and Neil Thayer

Fero in world first with new Lamina Packline SA

Fero Retail Marketing has become the world’s first installation of a clever new semi-automatic packing line from Lamina System, which the point-of-sale specialist helped to develop.

Nelson: Aim is to preserve the business and employees' jobs, while maximising creditors' returns

Surepak enters administration; looks for buyers

Nottinghamshire packaging firm Surepak has entered administration after growing overheads – including a 425% hike in its electricity bill – cut into its cashflow.

Greenshires Group files NOI

The future for Greenshires Group is unclear after the business filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators.

Whitakers is testing the new paper packets with its customer base

Mercian Labels to show flexible packaging paper in Birmingham

Mercian Labels has debuted a single-layer recyclable paper packaging sachet for luxury retail and wholesale chocolate firm Whitakers, which it will show off at Packaging Innovations.

Springboard is based in the St. John's Innovation Centre in Cambridge. Image: Google Maps

Sanner Group acquires Springboard

Global healthcare packaging manufacturer Sanner Group has acquired Cambridge-based Springboard, which specialises in the design and development of medical devices for regulated markets.