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. The BCMPA hospitality stand, located in the Contract Pack & Fulfilment Zone of Packaging Innovations & Empack, at the NEC, will be central to the event, providing attendees with practical guidance on selecting the right outsourcing partners. Here, visitors can meet nearly 20 exhibiting BCMPA members face-to-face and take part in live demonstrations of the Association’s online search platform.
This article was first published in the February 1st 2025 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
Warehouses and logistics companies are under constant pressure to optimise operations and reduce costs. Packaging expenses, often considered a necessary overhead, can significantly impact the bottom line. However, Springpack’s Armour Wrap pallet wrap allows operators to cut packaging costs by 35% while ensuring superior pallet stability and product protection.
Macfarlane Group PLC has announced the acquisition of The Pitreavie Group Limited (“Pitreavie”) for a maximum cash consideration of £18.0 million, including an earn-out of up to £4.0 million over two years. This earnings-enhancing acquisition demonstrates further progress in a strategy to build the Group’s protective packaging business through a combination of organic and acquisitive growth. Founded in 2005, Pitreavie designs, manufactures and distributes protective packaging, supplying to customers in the food & drink, energy, electronics and industrial sectors, primarily in Scotland.
A super-fast automated packaging line is delivering significant production increases to its new owners, just two weeks after it was ordered. Following the initial enquiry from the customer, suppliers Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) provided a demonstration of the proposed new system at their dedicated automated packaging showroom. The customer’s team could see exactly how the line would work with their products and understand the range of benefits that the new machinery would bring.
Clingfoil Ltd is proud to announce its official rebranding to Samuel Grant Packaging, following its acquisition by the Samuel Grant Group in 2022. The new name reflects the company’s integration into the Samuel Grant Group following significant investment in state-of-the-art film rewinding equipment. The name change marks a new chapter in the company’s evolution, combining the strong legacy of Clingfoil with the expanded resources and expertise of the parent company.
It is excellent to witness the innovation in the packaging sector, helping keep logistics moving.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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