Paper bag manufacturer AB Group Packaging has introduced a heavyweight paper bag at the Packaging Innovations 2017 event held earlier this month in Birmingham, UK. Certified by Programme for the Endorsement of Forest certification (PEFC), ...
Cascades Sonoco, a joint venture of recycled fibre packaging company Cascades and Sonoco, is planning to invest approximately $16m at its facility in Birmingham, Alabama, US to support development of new product line. The investment at ...
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Drytac Europe, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced its plans to participate in Sign & Digital UK event, scheduled to take place at NEC Birmingham, UK, between ...
The UK’s top packaging event – Packaging Innovations (Inc. Ecopack and Contract Pack), Label&Print and Empack 2017 – returns to NEC, Birmingham on 1 & 2 March, with an impressive five shows under one roof, over 350 ...
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UK-based cardboard box and packaging manufacturer Jaffabox has invested to install additional equipment at its box manufacturing plant located near Birmingham International Airport. The firm invested multi-million pound in a new ...
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Cadbury owner Mondelez International has made changes to the weight and shape of its Toblerone chocolate bar amid rising production costs. Known for its distinctive triangular peaks, the Toblerone chocolate has been partly flattened. The ...
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Potato-chip giant Utz Quality Foods has completed its previously announced $135m acquisition of Alabama based Golden Enterprises, the owner of the Golden Flake Snack Foods. The merger is expected to support Utz Quality Foods’ growth ...
The more than 250 year old toy store has its flagship in London but has detailed plans to open a new branch at Resorts World Birmingham in late October. Iconic toy shop Hamleys is making its move to the West Midlands this month, with the ...
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The conference on technologies and equipment for global energy interconnection was held in Berlin from December 10 to 11, 2015 local time. This conference was co-hosted by State Grid Corporation of China or SGCC, and German Electrical and ...
Hannover, September 22, 2016 – Standing out with its unmatched product range in the European semi-trailer industry, German manufacturer Kässbohrer is presenting its transport solutions, innovative technologies and new services at ...
Winners included the likes of Character Options, Ravensburger, Trends UK and Golden Bear. The winners of this year’s Practical Pre-school and Primary Teacher Update Awards have been revealed today. Taking place at a ceremony in ...
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Jaguar Land Rover will invest £100m in its Birmingham, Castle Bromwich plant to support the production of its Jaguar XE premium sport sedan. The XE will gradually transfer from its current home at Solihull, demonstrating the ...
The British Pump Manufacturers’ Association is offering a one day course which focuses on pump system design as part of its programme of ‘Pump Fundamentals’ training courses. The next course will be held on 11 October, ...
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Rigid plastic container manufacturer Plastipak Packaging, a subsidiary of Plastipak Holdings, is planning to invest $10.4m to add two manufacturing lines to its Birmingham area facility in Jefferson County, Alabama, US. Plastipak ...
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John Lewis has announced its Locally Made initiative which will enhance its support of local UK suppliers and manufacturers. The project will see the retailer bring together locally-designed and made products from across the country in a ...