£1m co-extrusion line on stream in Scunthorpe
British Polythene Industries subsidiary Bpi.films has begun operating a new £1m three-layer co-extrusion machine at its Scunthorpe plant, which produces
Brussels Update
31 Aug 06MEPs give industry break on chemical ban The European Parliament's environment committee has tabled giving the packaging industry time to
Steam lidding system adds suculence to Dim Sum
31 Aug 06FFP Packaging Solutions’ Estersteam microwave steam lidding system has been used on Taiko Foods’ new Dim Sum Chinese dumplings, sold
Winery turns beer brewer down under
31 Aug 06When Australia’s Moorilla Estate Winery turned its hand to brewing and required a “sexy” bottle for its new Moo Brew
Factory move and equity transfer good news Northumberland firm
31 Aug 06Northumberland-based packaging print and labelling specialist the Alternative Supply Company aims to increase turnover by a third in the next
Electronic data submission system cuts wasted time
31 Aug 06The IT-based system established earlier this summer (Packaging Today - June/July 2006) that enables organisations obligated under the UK Packaging
Entry-level X-ray system launched by Loma
31 Aug 06A new entry-level X-ray system from inspection technology specialist Loma Systems reportedly offers “highest levels of accuracy, reliability, safety and
Fruit drink packs with added Zipp
31 Aug 06London’s Parker Williams Design has designed the packs for the new fruit-based Zipp drink range, developed to target specific health
RPC in America
31 Aug 06Leading rigid plastic packaging manufacturer RPC has established its first North American manufacturing facility.Located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, RPC Bramlage-Wiko's new
Anson to smooth service with £2m Sutton switch
31 Aug 06Specialist thermoformed packaging supplier to the food and foodservice sectors Anson has opened a new £2m, 50,000ft2 warehouse at its