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October 2010 Blog Posts (4)

Christmas 'shin-dig' - Packaged Beautifully!

Fancy doing something a bit different this Christmas? Why don't you join us at our Christmas party/meal/dance on Friday Eve 26th November.

We are trying a venue this year - 'The Lakeside' (between Nottingham and Mansfield - a very atmospheric refurbished pumping station - full of character and wonder!

Lovely spot, lovely food, good company and a 'cracking' band if you fancy a dance.

We are…

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Added by Chris Penfold on October 14, 2010 at 16:25 — No Comments

Last minute reminder that we still have a few places left for TONIGHT'S visit to the National Brewery Museum: National Brewery museum on Thursday 14th October, arranged by David Smalley. More infor…

Last minute reminder that we still have a few places left for TONIGHT'S visit to the National Brewery Museum:

National Brewery museum on Thursday 14th October, arranged by David Smalley. More information about the…

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Added by Chris Penfold on October 14, 2010 at 15:13 — 1 Comment

East Midlands Packaging Society Golf Day 4th October 2010

After the filthy weather of the previous weekend, thirty brave souls ventured over to Newark Golf Club on Monday 4th October for the East Midlands Packaging Society Golf competition; to be greeted with warm late summer sun, a golf course in beautiful condition and an excellent afternoon’s game.

Players assembled from as far afield as Manchester and Northampton to compete for the magnificent Norcros Bowl, a silver trophy donated… Continue

Added by Martin Hardwidge on October 14, 2010 at 15:08 — No Comments

Plastek Visit 21st September 2010

We were privileged to visit the high speed, high volume Plastek facility in September, and our thanks go to Nigel Williams and his team for the warm welcome we received.

Plastek UK is a high-volume manufacturer of plastic components for packaging, for example the top aerosol assembly for Lynx deodorant, many millions of which are made each year.

We were welcomed into the impressive boardroom and treated to an introduction to the US owned group, following which we were split… Continue

Added by Martin Hardwidge on October 11, 2010 at 15:07 — No Comments