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The baton is safely handed on
BP&R spoke with Graeme Herlihy, ENGEL’s President EMIA - Europe, Middle East, India and Africa - and Wayne Ball, Managing Director at ENGEL UK, to reflect on ENGEL’s journey under the former’s tenure and what the future holds for the new leadership.
Does plastic need better PR?
Dr Alicia Chrysostomou, Academic, Consultant and Published Author, reminds us that we can’t accept as true the ‘facts’ we hear every day. We must dig further and question those everyday claims.
Student placements: An untapped solution for industry challenges
BPF Special Advisor – EPS & Innovation, Angela Fredericks, encourages businesses to offer student placements, highlighting them as a strategic opportunity to nurture future talent and strengthen the industry’s long-term competitiveness.
Natural Fiber Welding Inc teams up with Provest Equity Partners and CTW Venture Partners
The investment will help with operational execution, manufacturing scale, and product innovation.
Moulding our future minds
BP&R Editor Giulia Daniele visited Laurus Ryecroft’s Design & Technology (D&T) department, which has embarked on a polymer project in partnership with prea Ltd. This aims to introduce pupils to the world of plastics, exposing them to real-life applic

Glass packaging manufacturer Croxsons has developed the country’s first British-made sparkling wine bottle.

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Expac (Preston) has announced the acquisition of the former MPM Consumer Products company for an undisclosed fee, to support growth plans.

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Eco-Products is launching in the UK with its portfolio of reusable, recyclable, and compostable packaging through sister company Vegware.

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Kendon Packaging Group has launched a new coreless roll format for its Multibake silicone greaseproof baking paper to be showcased at Packaging Innovations Birmingham on 11 -12 February.

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A new study by Lancet Planetary Health warns that adverse health effects of the global plastic system will more than double by 2040 if current trends continue.

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Rape trial begins for son of Norway's crown princess in tense moment for royal family
Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.
Musk's SpaceX and xAI merge to make world's most valuable private company
Musk says the combined firm - which has been valued at more than $1tn - will be an "innovation engine".
Red flags missed before 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose's murder, says family
Harvey Willgoose's family say they believe he would "100%" be alive if school his had acted sooner.
Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress
The couple bows to the House Oversight Committee's demands after arguing for months that its subpoenas were invalid.
Infantino 'infantile' for wanting to lift Russia ban
Ukraine's sports minister calls Gianni Infantino "irresponsible" and "infantile" for saying Fifa will look at lifting a ban on Russia.