EVENTS
2023
12 March
ingredientsolutionsltd.com The cheese experts Ingredient Solutions is a leading cheese supplier, providing comprehensive product development to large manufacturers and foodservice companies. Offering technical expertise and manufacturing experience, the company provides high-quality results. Procurement Manager Claire O’Gorman, Managing Director Gary Davies and Environmental & Sustainability Coordinator Gerard Cronin discussed investments and sustainability, in conversation with Antonia
12 March
interflexgroup.com Going green: flexible packaging reimagined InterFlex Group has developed a solid portfolio of packaging solutions for the US, UK and European markets. With 50 years’ experience, the group is now gearing up for growth following several key acquisitions. Commercial Director Alex O’Connor and Marketing Director Dan Richards explained more, during an in-depth interview with
12 March
kernowcoatings.com Where chemistry meets creativity From humble beginnings in 1973, UK-based Kernow Coatings has evolved into a global leader within the specialised coated synthetic media arena. Now more than 50 years old, the company is gearing up to take its presence to new heights. CEO Steve Gulliford revealed all, during an in-depth interview with Inside
12 March
libertymillslimited.com Textiles with integrity Liberty Mills Limited is one of the largest textile processing and production companies in Karachi, Pakistan. The company is part of Liberty Group, which generates a yearly revenue of $650 million. VP Apparel, Sales & Marketing Shakeel Akhtar discussed innovation and sustainable initiatives. Report by Antonia Cole.
12 March
servicegraphics.co.uk Stand-out visuals For over 60 years, Service Graphics has been delivering engaging visuals for global brands. As the UK’s largest provider of high-impact visual communications, the company works across a wide range of sectors. Group Sales Director Tristan Shaun discussed award-winning projects and sustainability, in conversation with Antonia Cole.
12 March
tecnocapclosures.com Making metal matter – and more A global leader of metal packaging, Tecnocap supplies infinitely and totally recyclable metal closures, aluminium aerosol cans and bottles, and recently premium self-adhesive labels to a variety of industries. Group Founder and CEO Michelangelo Morlicchio and the Managing Director of Tecnocap’s Aerosol Cans Business Unit, Gerardo Nobile, discussed
12 March
ulosystems.com Grouting the way forward in wind energy ULO Systems has more than half a century’s experience within the global offshore construction industry, providing high-quality grouting products and services. And with demand increasing within the offshore wind segment, ULO is gearing up for growth. General Manager Gregory Sauvage and Senior Executives discussed the latest developments,
14 March
Fortescue Green Pioneer, the world’s first dual-fuelled ammonia-powered vessel, has arrived in London – its first stop on a global tour of ports aimed at fast-tracking international shipping’s transition to green fuels. On the eve of a gathering of global business leaders orchestrated by His Majesty The King’s Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) and Fortescue, Fortescue
14 March
Greenbox Darlington has officially reached completion, delivering over 400,000 sq.ft. of top-tier sustainable, Grade A logistics and industrial space in the North East. This completion represents a significant milestone for Greenbox, an innovative joint venture platform built by Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, acting on behalf of
14 March
Medalists at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships and World Aquatics Masters Championships will receive distinctive medals crafted from recycled aluminium cans. The World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 (WCH 2025) organising committee unveiled the ‘Trash to Treasure’ initiative as one of the event’s key sustainability programmes. The ‘Trash to Treasure’ initiative will transform approximately 100,000
14 March
Virospack has received a B rating in the CDP Climate Disclosure assessment, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and climate action. This recognition highlights the company’s efforts to reduce emissions and enhance energy efficiency in the cosmetic packaging industry. CDP is the global leader in evaluating corporate environmental performance. Virospack’s rating reflects its dedication to carbon
21 March
Gulf Packaging Industries Co. (GulfPack), a leading manufacturer of BOPP, CPP and metallized films, has signed contracts for a significant expansion to enhance its production capacity and support the growing demand from customers worldwide. As part of this expansion, GulfPack will install two new state-of-the-art 10.4-metre-wide BOPP production lines at a new facility, increasing its
21 March
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced it has achieved carbon neutrality across the Group’s operations at the end of 2024. This milestone in HKEX’s climate action journey underscores its commitment to advancing the global net-zero transition. Since earlier announcing its carbon neutrality goal, HKEX has made significant progress to decarbonise its operations by
21 March
Telehouse International Corporation of Europe, a leading global data centre service provider, announced it has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with RWE, the UK’s largest power generator and a world leading renewable energy company. Under the agreement RWE will supply a substantial amount of the renewable energy used at Telehouse’s London Docklands campus,
21 March
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, in partnership with the National Shipbuilding Office and The Crown Estate, have announced the appointment of leading shipbuilder APCL Cammell Laird to carry out a detailed analysis of the future market opportunity for UK built ships in offshore wind. With over 850GW of offshore wind capacity expected to be installed globally
28 March
Volvo’s most fuel-efficient truck ever – the Volvo FH Aero – is the winner of the 2025 Green Truck award. The Volvo FH Aero offers a combination of good aerodynamics and an efficient powertrain, resulting in savings in fuel and CO2 according to an independent test. The annual Green Truck test is a comprehensive and
28 March
Vattenfall has made the final investment decision on the Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farms. BASF secured access to long-term supply of renewable electricity. Construction of the Nordlicht 1 and 2 wind farms is planned to begin in 2026, and Nordlicht 1 is set to become Germany’s largest offshore wind project. The wind
28 March
VinFast and MGA.414 Corporation (which operates the JIGA auto service chain) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand the network of service centres for VinFast electric vehicles (EVs) in the Philippines, aiming to establish over 100 service workshops across the country by the end of this year. Under the MOU, VinFast and
28 March
Drax has announced a 20-year joint venture agreement with Power Minerals Limited (PML) to allow for the development of a state-of-the-art factory to process millions of tonnes of legacy ash into Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM), which is a key ingredient in low carbon green cement. The new facility will be located next to the Drax
4 April
Octopus Energy’s generation arm is making another big splash in offshore wind, chartering ahead with a 10% stake in the East Anglia One wind farm – one of the world’s largest operational wind farms. The 714 MW wind farm is located 43 kilometres off the coast of Suffolk in the East of England and has
4 April
The new Indianapolis Polymer Center builds on the success of the Las Vegas facility and further strengthens Republic Services’ vertically integrated plastics recycling operations. The plant is designed to process pre-sorted plastics collected by Republic Services to recover PET and Polyolefins (PO). It will provide high-quality, food-grade recycled plastics for reuse in the production of
