No more cheap labour – it’s time to pack smarter

The rise in Employer National Insurance is but one factor set to impact ecommerce packaging. What can be done to alleviate the pain? Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager at Sparck Technologies suggests a hi-tech panacea If distribution and fulfilment operations ever did benefit from ‘cheap’ labour, a series of recent Government announcements has ensured that […]

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Solidus UK wraps up future game plan package

Packaging specialist Solidus has unveiled a £6million investment and expansion package to further develop and grow all areas of its UK business, a 50:50 split between new plant and machinery and the company’s expanding property portfolio. It also heralds a new era for Solidus with the inception of a standalone ‘one-stop’ UK business model incorporating […]

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Scotmas Secures £2.2 million Investment led by Maven to Drive Innovation in Water Disinfection Technology

Scottish Borders-based, Scotmas, an industry leader in environmentally friendly water disinfection solutions, has secured £2.2 million in equity funding to support its international expansion plans. Scotmas, a second-generation family-owned water treatment and disinfection firm based in Kelso in the Scottish Borders, employs 50 staff and specialises in the application of Chlorine Dioxide (ClO₂) technology. This […]

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Two Blues Solar installs fully funded solar system for ForFarmers

Two Blues Solar (TBS), a renewable energy provider that funds 100% of the solar installation cost for businesses, announces the completion of a 165 kWp system at ForFarmers’ Newcastle-under-Lyme site. The fully funded project included roof repairs and was completed in just eight weeks, enabling immediate energy cost savings for this leading European livestock feed provider. The 388 […]

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FMCG specialist joins the Radnor Hills board

Radnor Hills, one of the UK’s leading soft drinks manufacturers, has welcomed FMCG specialist Jonathan Kemp to its board. Jonathan, who will join the board of directors of the Powys-based company as a non-executive director this month, has a long and successful career in brand building within the FMCG industry. For the past 21 years […]

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The BCMPA Launches New Outsourcing Campaign at Packaging Innovations to Mark 25th Anniversary

The BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – will celebrate its 25th anniversary at this year’s Packaging Innovations & Empack show by unveiling its #outsourcingis campaign. This new initiative aims to define the value of outsourcing, demonstrating how BCMPA members can support brands and retailers with enhanced operational efficiency. “Many […]

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Cimbali Group and Things5 together to bring generative AI to CES 2025 in Las Vegas

Cimbali Group, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of professional espresso machines, and Visup, a company specialised in technological innovation, through its flagship brand Things5, are presenting a solution poised to transform how machines interact with users and provide substantial support for maintenance services and after-sales assistance. At CES, Cimbali Group and Things5 […]

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