Macfarlane Packaging announces automation agreement with Lantech

Macfarlane Packaging announces automation agreement with Lantech

Declan BarbourMacfarlane Packaging

Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s leading distributor of protective packaging, announces today (18 March) a new automation distributor agreement with US-based Lantech.

In the 1970s, Lantech invented the first stretch wrapper, which was developed to safely palletise and ship products. Over the past 50 years, Lantech has become the leader in further developing stretch wrapping and packaging containment technology.

Forth Ports submits plans for exciting development at Harbour 31 as the regeneration of Leith continues

Forth Ports submits plans for exciting development at Harbour 31 as the regeneration of Leith continues

Declan BarbourForth Ports

Forth Ports has submitted an application for Planning Permission in Principle (PPP) to The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) for Harbour 31, an exciting new housing, commercial and retail development on a 4.7 acre waterfront site at The Port of Leith.

The proposed redevelopment of the site, close to the new FirstStage film studio, will provide 337 new homes including studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments – which will be in line with the CEC’s approved affordable housing policy – and approximately 244sqm of commercial space.