INDUSTRY NEWS It is possible!
Following the outcome of successful feasibility trials, Axion Consulting have predicted that closed-loop recycling of post-consumer and retail waste plastic films could become a full-scale commercial reality within four years. According to theManchester-based resource recovery specialist, refuse sacks, external hoardings, shelving and in- store displays are among various new products that could be made from waste supermarket plastics and either sold or used within their store networks. Axion worked with three leading manufacturers on a series of demonstration trials of post-consumer films sourced from a leading retailer’s front and back of store collections. According to Axion Director RogerMorton, the “great potential” shown by the studies should give manufacturers confidence to invest in production capability, which in turn would stimulate local authorities to accept waste plastic films in their recycling collections. He predicts this could happen within two to four years. For more information call 0161 426 7731, email
info@axionconsulting.co.uk or visit
www.axionconsulting.co.uk.
Loadhog’s awardwin
The Institution ofMechanical Engineers (IMechE) has named Sheffield’s Loadhog, transit packaging manufacturer, as the country’s best SME. Stephen Tetlow, chief executive of the IMechE said: “Loadhog’s win is hugely encouraging for manufacturing in Sheffield and UK manufacturing more generally. TheManufacturing Excellence programme is not just about celebrating manufacturing success around the country, but about providing practical advice for businesses to support them on their journey during these difficult economic times.” Ed Stubbs, Loadhog’s managing director, said: “Having only relocated our entire operation
Exemplary audit
National Flexible has recently passed a routine ISO audit with an exemplary
into far larger premises late last year, it is particularly pleasing to have gained such fantastic recognition now.” For more information call 0114 280 0800, email
info@loadhoglids.com or visit
www.loadhoglids.com.
performance, demonstrating their commitment to delivering supplier performance. As part of their continuous improvement programme, National Flexible have continued to invest in the processes and systems that help them to maintain their performance. They say this has also allowed them to build a reputation as a company that differentiates through quality, reliability, consistency, technical expertise and the level of service they provide. National Flexible were recently acknowledged by Nestlé for their performance as an ‘outstanding supplier’ when they were granted the prestigious Green Light supplier award. For more information call 01274 685566, email
sales@nationalflexible.net or visit
www.nationalflexible.co.uk.
Helping the BRC
Foil tray manufacturer Nicholl Food Packaging is one of the companies behind a major recycling and awareness–building programme undertaken by Alupro which has enabled foil to qualify for the ‘Widely Recycled at Recycling Points’ labelling under the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) On-Pack Recycling Label scheme. The Aerofoil programme was launched in 2009 to help local authorities (LAs) add foil and aerosols to their collections and promote recycling services. It was funded by Alupro foil converter member companies, as well as BAMA, Unilever and Tata Steel. Through Aerofoil, 98 LAs covering 5.8 million households have expanded their collection systems to include foil, aerosols or both, exceeding the target of 80 local authorities. Also, 72 per cent of LAs are now collecting foil, an increase of 14 per cent over 2009. For more information call 01543 460400, email
sales@nfpfoil.com or visit
www.nfpfoil.com.
NETWORK PACKAGING’SWEBSITE REFRESH
Network Packaging, the UK’s leading independent packaging materials distributor, has recently unveiled a newly updated website. The site offers an up-to- date browsing experience for visitors wishing to make decisions on their packaging requirements, or those looking to find out more about the company’s capabilities. Of the website, Network
Packaging’s Andy Plimmer said: “The updated site is a refreshing change from our previous portal, offering our customers and prospects alike the opportunity to browse our ‘stall’ and keep current with product and service information.” For more information call 01902 496666, email
sales@networkpack.co.uk or visit
www.networkpack.co.uk.
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