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Hoenle Adhesives introduces advanced UV adhesives for medical devices
The new adhesives are suitable for the assembly of cannulas, breathing circuits, catheters, reservoirs, heat exchangers, blood collection sets, and diagnostic devices.
Guill Tool to introduce Unicam crosshead at MD&M West
Allowing for quicker changeover and disassembly, the Unicam increases run time and profits from the lines.
Molecor renews its OCS Europe certification for its manufacturing plants in Spain
This recommitment affirms the company’s position regarding sustainability and protecting the environment from microplastics.
Exel Composites and Tratos sign four-year composite conductor core supply agreement
The agreement includes a minimum volume commitment of at least EUR 22 million.
Polyplastics expand its LAPEROS LCP product line
The company is launching its LH and TF series materials.

The team at Packaging News would like to wish our readers a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We’ll be back in January ready to report on all the news and developments impacting the industry – and we expect a bumper year in both legislation and innovation!

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Legislative reforms are well under way in the packaging sector, and the budget has not gone down well with converters.

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More than seven in 10 (71%) severely visually impaired people find food shopping a challenge – with nearly three quarters avoiding it as a result (71%).

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Kingsland Drinks has entered into a partnership with Vinca, with the brand stating they needed a production partner capable of scaling up efficiently.8

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Jacob’s Creek's Double Barrel Shiraz and a Paptic gift bag is being sold again at Finland’s state-owned alcohol retailer, Alko, for the festive period.

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Government to review 'information failures' in British-Egyptian activist case
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says she and Sir Keir Starmer were unaware of Alaa Abd El Fattah's "abhorrent" historical tweets.
Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours
Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.
Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
Zia became the country's first female leader in 1991 after its first democratic election in 20 years.
Alpacas, buses and pints: Five laws you may have missed in 2025
More than 30 new laws have been created this year, including these lesser-known bits of legislation.
US man charged after backyard shooting practice  allegedly kills woman blocks away
The victim sitting on her porch, holding a child, on Christmas Day when she was struck by a bullet.