ind-news-feed – Plastribution Group

British Plastics & Rubber
Packaging News
BBC News

Biesterfeld appoints Jonas Borgsten as its Global Business Director for the Engineered Polymers unit

Borgsten succeeds Martin Rathke, who is leaving the company after over 18 years.

BD and Envetec complete polystyrene recycling feasibility study

The results show that similar high-quality polymers (e.g., polystyrene, polyester, polypropylene, and polyethene) could be reused in the manufacturing supply chain.

Avient expands its Hiformer Non-PFAS Process Aid portfolio

Customers can now access formulations that include siloxane-based and a non-siloxane-based non-PFAS liquid process aid.

STADLER completes modernisation of the BZB light packaging sorting plant in Bizkaiko

The new facility has seen improvements in capacity, automation, and digitalisation.

ARBURG UK appoints Steve Thomson as its new Managing Director

Thomson succeeds Colin Tirel, who has held the position for a long period of time.

Glenfiddich Scotch whisky unveils new packaging design

Glenfiddich Scotch whisky has unveiled a new visual identity, drawing on resurfaced icons from the Glenfiddich family archive spanning more than five generations.

The post Glenfiddich Scotch whisky unveils new packaging design appeared first on Packaging News.

Women in Packaging Excellence Awards | International Women’s Day highlights importance of second edition of awards

This weekend International Women’s Day (8 March) is being celebrated across the globe, which also highlights the importance of the Women in Packaging Excellence Awards.

The post Women in Packaging Excellence Awards | International Women’s Day highlights importance of second edition of awards appeared first on Packaging News.

Drinks industry warns of £300m Welsh DRS fraud risk

The UK drinks industry is calling on the Welsh Government to urgently appoint a scheme administrator for its deposit return scheme (DRS) to tackle scams and concerns of unsustainable costs.

The post Drinks industry warns of £300m Welsh DRS fraud risk appeared first on Packaging News.

Packaging companies win big at Foodservice Packaging Association gala awards night

The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) held its annual awards last night at the Grand Hoel, Brighton.

The post Packaging companies win big at Foodservice Packaging Association gala awards night appeared first on Packaging News.

SPONSORED COLUMN | Hazel 4D, Acopia and Kwikpac unite under the name Orkka

Hazel 4D, Acopia’s transit packaging division and Kwikpac have agreed to combine their operations to form a new entity, Orkka.

The post SPONSORED COLUMN | Hazel 4D, Acopia and Kwikpac unite under the name Orkka appeared first on Packaging News.

Oil prices surge above $100 and shares slide over Iran war

Major disruption to energy supplies threatens to push up prices for consumers and businesses around the world.

Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say

A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.

Paddington musical dominates WhatsOnStage awards

Other winners at the event included Jonathan Bailey, Rachel Zegler, Amber Davies and Sir Stephen Fry.

Watch: Fire crews fight blaze near Glasgow Central Station

The dome of a neighbouring building has collapsed as ScotRail says no trains will operate in or out of the station on Monday.

Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.