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Scientists from the University of Edinburgh could make a Parkinson’s drug using waste plastic
PET waste is being broken down and transformed into L-DOPA using engineered E.coli bacteria.
ENGEL Spain strengthens customer proximity, service and access to technology in Spain
With the rebranding of its former sales partner Roegele as ENGEL Spain, ENGEL is expanding its direct presence in the Spanish market. Since 1 April, the company has been represented in Spain by its own subsidiary.
Moretto in Motion: Experience, learn, innovate
Moretto has launched the Moretto in Motion 2026 tour, a roadshow that brings the most advanced technologies for the plastics processing industry directly to customers' premises.
Two new BOY Ltd machine models to debut at Interplas 2026
BOY Limited reveal the BOY 20E and BOY 35 Electric will receive their UK debuts at the show.
Design Innovation in Plastics links with FANUC UK & Sierra 57 Consult
FANUC UK and Sierra 57 Consult have linked up with Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) this year to provide a training course specifically for the competition’s 2026 finalists.

The BCMPA, the association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, Conference has turned out to be a significant day for the packaging industry with PackUK initiating payments totalling £1.4bn to all 388 local authorities across the UK’s four nations.

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British Glass has submitted a comprehensive pEPR evidence report to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), PackUK, HM Treasury and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

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Glass packaging manufacturer Vidrala has reported full-year 2025 results in line with prior expectations, in a year marked by weak demand and intense competition.

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For the first time, Ampack will have a stand-alone booth (Hall 6, Booth B29) at Interpack in Düsseldorf from May 7 to 13, 2026.

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Lotus Pod is the first metal-tipped applicator to join the exclusive flock-tipped options for beauty packaging manufacturer and provider Quadpack’s Skin-Up Bottle.

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M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff
Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.
Football quiz: Name every club in the Premier League and EFL
Can you tackle our mega-quiz and name all 92 teams in England's top four divisions? There is no time limit. Good luck!
Who is Christopher LaNeve, set to lead the US army?
He will replace Randy George, who was asked to step down from his post by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
'Trust us, you look amazing': Artemis II astronauts speak from space
The crew on board the Artemis II spoke by video link, sharing messages for their families and experiences of the trip so far.
Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war becomes president
General Min Aung Hlaing has been chosen as the next president by the newly-elected parliament.