Plastics

A Big Plastics Debate was the centrepiece of this year’s London edition of the Packaging Innovations/Luxury Packaging expo, where sustainability was a key topic.

ID card specialist Digital ID has been acquired by US-based AlphaCard Systems in a seven-figure deal that will generate transatlantic advantages for both businesses.

Brett Martin has boosted its use of sustainable energy after striking a deal with a solar farm adjacent to its Belfast facility.

Easyfairs is set to increase its focus on the questions around plastics and sustainability at its upcoming Packaging Innovations/Luxury Packaging expo.

Brett Martin has released three new anti-reflective plastic flat sheets at Fespa as part of a continuing push to diversify its product range.

From tragedy, comes positivity. A team of four from Plastic Card Services are currently in training for the Wilmslow Half Marathon, running in aid of the Matthew Nicholls Trust.

A raft of retailers and restaurant chains have announced plans to reduce or abolish their use of plastic packaging in the next few years, as the government vows to crack down on plastic waste.

Plastic Card Services’ new managing director is celebrating the end of a “phenomenal year” which culminated in being shortlisted for a European Business Award.

Plastic card manufacturer and printer Nitecrest has set in motion plans to boost its production capacity with the installation of an Otto Künnecke KS 104 P two-stage punch.

Plastic sheet material supplier Eagle Plastics has become the first UK company to install a CCM Premier 168 guillotine, allowing it to process a wider range of materials in-house.