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Gravis acquires Western Packaging Solutions
The move will strengthen the company’s presence in the North American markets.
PiovanGroup reveals its stand line-up ahead of Interplas 2026
The company, along with its brands Piovan, Pelletron, and Thermal Care, can be found in Hall 9, Stand Q50.
CMG Granulators celebrates headquarters expansion
The company’s headquarters covers 16.000 sqm, of which 8.000 sqm is buildings.
PRS Europe celebrates a landmark 10th edition
The 10th anniversary of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRS Europe) attracted over 11,500 attendees to meet with over 500 exhibitors and hear from more than 70 industry leaders in the conference.
SABIC unveils its ULTEM SU3102P reactive oligomer
The material is ideal for use in primary and secondary aerospace structures.

The European Environment Agency (EEA) says circular economy actions could cut the EU’s CO2 equivalent emissions by 22%. However, it warns that these potential cuts are undermined by an annual €82bn (£71bn) investment gap.

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Reconomy Connect says its partnership with motorway service station operator Extra MSA has helped double the company's on-site recycling rates.

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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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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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A pharmaceutical supplies company is now operating with reduced packing staff, through investment in a YPS automated packing system.

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'Football is life': Ted Lasso actor signs with US pro football team
Cristo Fernández, well known for playing a footballer in the popular TV series Ted Lasso, tells the BBC it is a "dream come true" to sign with a US pro football team.
Threat of massive chemical tank explosion is 'eliminated', California officials say
A new and reduced evacuation zone has been established, with approximately 16,000 people still unable to return home.
Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah
The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.
Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says doctors should routinely check on screen time and social media use when seeing younger patients.
The Papers:  'Bank hottest day Monday' and 'Sturgeon's ex-husband used SNP cash'
The heatwave in the UK and Peter Murrell's admission of embezzling £400,000 of SNP funds top the papers.