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Alupro responds to latest Scottish DRS report
A new report published by the Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee calls for the Scottish Government to ensure that the scheme is “accessible and available to all”.
OPRL appoints Margaret Bates as executive director
As OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) membership and services continue to expand, the organisation has appointed Professor Margaret Bates as its first full time executive director.
Bunting opens Austrian sales office
As it focusses on developing its business on the European mainland, Bunting has opened a new sales office for Central and Northern Europe in Vienna, Austria.
Hoffmann Neopac acquires CM Packaging
Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality plastic and metal packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, has acquired metal packaging partner, Netherlands-based CM Packaging.
Co-op campaigns for foil recycling to increase
UK supermarket Co-op has launched a campaign to prevent tonnes of aluminium getting unnecessarily sent to landfill over the Christmas period.
Greencroft Bottling partners with Ardagh on UK wine canning line
Greencroft Bottling Company has partnered with Ardagh Group to launch the UK’s first large-scale wine canning line, with speeds of up to 17,000 cans per hour and offering both still and carbonated filling for wine, soft drinks and RTDs.
Triple win for Domino at The Manufacturer MX Awards 2019
Domino Printing Sciences (Domino), a manufacturer of coding and marking technology, is celebrating another successful year at The Manufacturer MX Awards, achieving awards in three categories.
ITA and RMI publish new criteria for tin due diligence
The ITA and the RMI, have jointly developed and published new Assessment Criteria for Tin Smelting Companies, which clarify a common upstream and downstream view of due diligence requirements for the tin supply chain.
Survey highlights consumer demand for sustainable packaging
According to Ball Corporation’s 2019 Consumer Survey, 73% of the respondents said they would choose environmentally friendly containers if they had a choice.
DRS scheme could result in extra plastic bottles
Aluminium packaging recycling body, Alupro, has urged caution to avoid unintended consequences of a Deposit Return Scheme
Tata Steel names new CCO
Karl Haider has taken up the role of chief commercial officer for Tata Steel in Europe to further strengthen the company’s focus on customers.
Bunting establishes Italian office
Bunting has appointed Stefano Maiaroli to head up its business development in Italy and Southern Europe.
Montelektro and 8Sigma team up to develop MES solution for breweries
Two Croatia-based companies – Montelektro and 8Sigma – have together developed a software solution that will meet specific requirements of the modern brewing industry.
Exhibition celebrating 100 years of can making opens in Deventer
It is exactly 100 years since can making company Thomassen & Drijver was founded by two young entrepreneurs, Frits Drijver and Thomas Thomassen.