Packaging

The fire at Houstoun Industrial Estate. Image Celtic Lass on X

Major blaze causes disruption at industrial estate

A packaging company had to evacuate its premises after a huge fire at a nearby business.

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eProductivity Software opens new Yorkshire site for Escada

eProductivity Software (ePS) has opened a newly refurbished 560sqm office and manufacturing site for its Escada subsidiary in Malton, North Yorkshire.

James Cropper posts loss after tough year

James Cropper has reported on a “challenging” year with sales down 21% and a pre-tax loss filed.

Kolbus restructures for sustainable future

Kolbus Germany has entered a self-administration process to allow the business to restructure under the German equivalent of bankruptcy protection.

Cooper: "This machine is to be delivered at a pivotal moment for our business"

The Encore Group returns to Bobst to increase capacity

The Encore Group has invested in a third Bobst Novacut die-cutter to respond to a period of sustained growth.

The grade is now suitable for printing on both sides

EBB adds enhanced KraftPak grade to portfolio

Elliott Baxter & Company (EBB) has started stocking “new and improved” KraftPak from WestRock, a single-ply uncoated, unbleached kraft paperboard that has been rebranded as KraftPak Evadale.

Sirane is headquartered in Telford. Image: Google Maps

Administrators appointed at Sirane as 172 jobs lost

Packaging converter Sirane has appointed administrators, with 172 staff made redundant.

The TF300 friction feeder feeds from the bottom, allowing staff to keep it stocked easily

Bristol Bespoke Boxes adds feeder to ramp up production

Custom packaging start-up Bristol Bespoke Boxes has ramped up its production speeds after installing a Kolbus Autobox TF3000 friction feeder for its AB300 boxmaker.

Sirane is headquartered in Telford. Image: Google Maps

Sirane looks to appoint administrators

Packaging converter Sirane has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.