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Manchester-headquartered packaging specialist, Duo, has doubled UK-based production in 2020 following a £1.85 million investment, which has produced its largest sales month on record.

The pandemic has been a catalyst for change, way beyond our expectations. Ecommerce has been propelled to new heights, with online order volumes swamping conventional fulfilment centres.

As 2020, the year that nobody predicted, finally draws to a close, Antalis’ Head of Business Development for packaging, John Garner, offers a mix of realism and optimism as he looks ahead to 2021.

2020 is a year that very few will look upon fondly, but one thing it has shown, according to John Garner, is the extraordinary capabilities within the UK’s packaging industry. “In the face of the most challenging period in living memory, it has shown a resilience, adaptability and depth of expertise that makes me feel very optimistic for the future. 

Packaging industry machines are usually dedicated to a single task, often under high speeds in difficult environmental conditions where ease of handling is a major factor of importance.

Biome Bioplastics, the UK manufacturer of plant-based, compostable plastics, has seen two of its scientists feature in Packaging Innovations’ Packaging 30 under 30 list for 2020.

Schoeller Allibert, the European producer of recyclable, reusable and returnable transit packaging (RTP), is celebrating the shortlisting of its newly launched JumboNest returnable packaging solution in the UK Packaging Awards 2020.

Stora Enso will build a pilot facility for producing Cellufoam by Stora Enso, a lightweight, fiber-based foam material for protective packaging and cushioning.

New research conducted by packaging specialists Duo UK has analysed the initial impact of Covid-19 and how changing consumer behaviour and market trends are driving brands to rethink their packaging strategies.

Thermoformer TEQ has rebranded its business having previously been known as Plastique across Europe, and TEQ Thermoform Engineered Quality more widely.

With a UK distribution network delivering twice daily to thousands of independent pharmacy shops, reliability of supply and access to both ex-stock and bespoke packaging products is vitally important for pharmaceutical wholesalers in ensuring the timely movement of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.