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SABIC unveils its ULTEM SU3102P reactive oligomer
The material is ideal for use in primary and secondary aerospace structures.
Packaging’s boldest ideas are back at London Packaging Week 2026
London Packaging Week returns to Excel London on 16 & 17 September 2026, with registration now officially open.
MACPAC offers Sulapac thermoformable wood-polymer composite
Macpac has recently introduced Sulapac Flow 1.7, a safe, sustainable and high performance thermoformable wood-polymer composite material.
Borche UK prioritises energy-efficient injection moulding technology at Interplas 2026
Engineering and sales team members will be on hand to provide technical insights into the company’s servo-hydraulic and two-platen ranges.
Linear Plastics invests in Wittmann moulding technology
Linear Plastics has commissioned a suite of three new injection moulding machine cells from Wittmann UK.

On-pack promotions are enjoying a resurgence in popularity among shoppers, according to the latest findings from leading retail and shopper marketing agency, Savvy.

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Japanese snack brand Calbee is to temporarily revise packaging specifications for some of its products in response to supply instability affecting some raw materials amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

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UK-based waste management firm Viridor is considering closing its advanced plastics recycling facilities in Europe, saying policy changes are needed if investment in the sector is to continue.

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Parkside has renewed its partnership with crisp brand Two Farmers to produce compostable crisp packets for premium coffee shop Colicci.

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Pemberton & Whitefoord Design Consultants (P&W) has revamped the packaging for Nick Jr.’s Ready Steady Dough.

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Nato chief welcomes US sending 5,000 troops to Poland
The announcement comes a week after the Pentagon cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to the country.
Rape sentences for teen boys unduly lenient, says Jess Phillips
The three teenagers avoided custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.
Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months
It said difficulties had been exacerbated by "significant cost increases resulting from government policy choices".
Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies'
Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression".
Andrew investigation could look into sexual misconduct allegations
The former prince was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office.