A survey by the British Plastics Federation (BPF) revealed that the UK plastics industry has half of its temporary workers hailing from the European Union member states. This shows the continued dependence of the industry on EU workers, ...
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Sources claim that an under-the-radar Apple team are negotiating with developers and hospitals to put all of your medical information into one place: the iPhone. CNBC says it has learned such a secretive team and project exist, with the ...
UK-based packaging solutions provider Parkside Flexibles has created a first to market re-close pack for Northcoast Seafoods' frozen foods. Parkside used its laser scribe technology, Parkscribe, to create an easy open and reclosable pack ...
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UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that Heineken’s £403m bid to acquire Punch Taverns estate could reduce competition in over 33 places across the country. The regulator has asked the Dutch brewing company to ...
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Samsung will soon begin selling a new batch of ultra-affordable Galaxy J-series smartphones in the UK, although details are thin on the ground. Most Brits know Samsung for its flagship Galaxy S-series phones, the latest of which is the ...
Tesco Mobile has announced that it will scrap EU roaming charges for mobile customers across the UK. Starting tomorrow, Tesco Mobile customers will no longer have to pay extra to use their pre-assigned minutes, texts and data abroad in 48 ...
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Reckitt Benckiser’s $16.6bn acquisition of US-based infant formula manufacturer Mead Johnson Nutrition is all set to be closed after securing the final regulatory approval. Subject to the meeting of customary closing conditions, the ...
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Design and technology needs funding and young talent needs encouragement for the future of many of UK's industries, says toy design firm, Fuse London. The future of the toy industry may hang in the balance, depending on the ...
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Rockline Europe has invested in a fleet of Interactive Coding Equipment (ICE) coders for primary and secondary packaging requirements. Rockline installed 13 ICE Zodiac thermal transfer coders and nine ICE Viper thermal inkjet printers at ...
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Coding and labelling solutions provider Interactive Coding Equipment (ICE) has appointed three new sales engineers to support business growth across the UK. The recruits, which have together amassed over 65 years of industry experience ...
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Packaging solutions provider Molins has agreed to divest its instrumentation and tobacco machinery (I&TM) division to Coesia subsidiary G.D S.p.A for around £30m. The company intends to use the proceeds from the deal to invest in ...
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Kite Packaging has introduced new lightweight and low cost tape dispenser. Efficiency within pack operations is vital to the smooth running of a business. As one of the UK’s leading packaging suppliers, Kite Packaging offer ranges ...
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Germany-based Heidelberger Druckmaschinen has acquired Fujifilm’s coatings and pressroom chemicals operations in the EMEA region. The acquisition allows the German firm to expand in the segment related to consumables. The ...
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Following the incredible, but short-lived success of the Nintendo NES Classic last year, Sega gamers will soon have another opportunity to get in on the act with their own retro edition. AtGames is releasing a licensed Sega Genesis ...
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Ready to make the leap into virtual reality? Here’s a great deal for PS4 owners looking to upgrade to PSVR. Amazon UK is offering a great value bundle on Sony’s PlayStation VR headset, which nabs you a PlayStation camera and ...
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