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KraussMaffei will bring its new MC7 controller to Interplas 2026
The controller, which will be integrated into its third-generation PX 80-tonne production cell, is the centrepiece of the company’s stand at this year’s event.
Türkiye looks to ban single-use plastics in line with the EU
The ban will also encourage a shift towards more sustainable alternatives that utilise glass, porcelain, wood, and cardboard.
One ticket, eight events: the UK’s leading manufacturing and engineering gathering returns in June 2026
On 3-4 June 2026, a unique collaboration of leading industry events will take place at the NEC Birmingham, bringing together a broad spectrum of technologies, expertise and solutions under one roof.
Emirates Biotech joins the CIRCLE Consortium
As part of the project, the company will manage the polymerisation of lactic acid derived from food waste.
CIWM appoints Marcus Gover as its Junior Vice President
Gover succeeds Liz Parkes MBE, who is set to become Senior Vice President.

Th MPMA has welcomed the Welsh Senedd approving DRS regulations as an important milestone.

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A 49-year-old man has been arrested in a joint operation by police and the Environment Agency as part of an investigation into a £2m waste fraud scheme.

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MPs on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) are questioning Defra’s ability to implement effective reforms to its regulatory bodies, the Environment Agency (EA) and Natural England.

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Manufacturing operations software specialist Nulogy has launched Nulogy Supplier Compliance Management, a solution designed to centralise and automate supplier compliance for procurement, supply chain, and quality assurance teams in manufacturing, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and other highly regulated industries.

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The PMMI Food Safety and Sanitation Trends report, shows that ease of cleaning is now the main factor users consider when assessing new food processing and inspection equipment.

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Australian fugitive shot dead by police after seven months on the run
Dezi Freeman allegedly shot dead two police officers in the small Victorian town of Porepunkah in August.
First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters
From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.
The Papers:  'Horror on the street' and 'Fears grow over shortages'
Several of Monday's papers lead with images from Derby after a car struck pedestrians in the city centre.
How and when to see April's full Pink Moon
When will you be able to see April's full Moon and why is it called the Pink Moon?
Harry Potter star Paapa Essiedu hopes his TV drama Babies will break pregnancy loss silence
The BBC drama follows a couple in their 30s trying for a baby and navigating the complexities of pregnancy loss.