Category Archives: Packaging

Rexam savings underpinned by lean manufacturing

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

The global consumer packaging company and former Best Factory Award winner, Rexam, claims that the application of lean manufacturing and six sigma made a significant contribution towards £26m in savings last year. Reporting on the beverage can manufacturer’s performance, chief … Continue reading →

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Scientists see seaweed as the new food and pharma packaging solution

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

Working as part of an EU research consortium, The Paint Research Association (PRA) has developed a food packaging coating product which can replace current packaging coatings based on petrochemicals which it says are bad for the environment. The eco-friendly coating … Continue reading →

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Lean manufacturing helps Wetherby firm hit target

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

A factory-wide commitment to lean manufacturing has helped Wetherby packaging manufacturer Inspirepac nearly double its turnover in four years. The company, with support from the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS), introduced a number of best practice techniques to free up capacity … Continue reading →

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Smurfit Kappa lends a hand with prosthetic packaging

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

Packaging specialist Smurfit Kappa has developing an innovative packaging solution for a bionic hand suitable for use by a specific consumer market with limited dexterity. RSL Steeper – a world leader in prosthetic limb design and manufacture – provided the … Continue reading →

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PPMA offers China offices to all UK manufacturers

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

Manufacturers looking to export to China are being offered the opportunity to enter the market there by using a trade service previously only open to members. The Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA), a non profit making group representing UK … Continue reading →

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Robinson’s transition to Poland slowed

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

The plastic and paperboard packaging manufacturer Robinsons said today that the Polish operation to which it was relocating its food and toiletries business had experienced a slowdown as a result of current economic uncertainties. However, with the help of recent … Continue reading →

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New manufacturing standards from BSI

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

The British Standards Institute (BSI) has announced some newly published standards for the manufacturing sector. Technical drawings made easier for use by international supply chains Revised standard helps design engineers with the preparation and shared understanding of technical specifications with … Continue reading →

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Packaging specialist Linpac appoints auto expert to ‘optimise capabilities’

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

The plastic returnable transit packaging manufacturer Linpac Allibert is continuing  investment in its manufacturing facilities in Winsford, Cheshire “ensuring we have experienced and talented people on the team who can ensure we optimise our capabilities on-site.” Consequently, the company said … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s Irn-Bru to move south

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

The Scottish soft drinks manufacturer A. G. Barr revealed today (27 September) that it is to open a new factory in the south of England to come on stream during 2012/2013. The Cumbernauld, Glasgow-based company, which makes the iconic fizzy … Continue reading →

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Cans open up for Rexam

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

The global consumer packaging manufacturer Rexam says it is on track to maintain annual savings of £30m a year. In the first six months of the year, efficiency savings had totalled £16m. Announcing its half year figures today (3 August) … Continue reading →

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