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Plastics Industry Association appoints Clint Thompson to Executive Board of Directors
Plastics Industry Association appoints Clint Thompson to Executive Board of Directors
The Chief Commercial Officer of Nexus Circular has over 35 years of experience and knowledge regarding the environment and the plastics industry.
ePAC Flexible Packaging unveils its Easy Open Barrier Films
ePAC Flexible Packaging unveils its Easy Open Barrier Films
The films include smooth, peelable openings, making coffee bags more accessible.
BLUETTI joins forces with Texas Instruments, Covestro, and Leave No Trace at CES 2026
BLUETTI joins forces with Texas Instruments, Covestro, and Leave No Trace at CES 2026
The companies came together for the “Clean Energy for All” panel.
MB Conveyors launches 5-year warranty
MB Conveyors launches 5-year warranty
MB Conveyors now offers a 5-year warranty, available through Summit Systems, representing a strong statement of confidence in their build quality and long term reliability.
DOMO Chemicals ordered to continue operation amidst insolvency talks
DOMO Chemicals ordered to continue operation amidst insolvency talks
The decision was made regarding the German sites, which will continue operating at a minimal level.
Antalis launches new Master’in Viper Hand Strapping Tool

Antalis Packaging announces the launch of the Master’in Viper Hand Strapping Tool, the latest addition to its growing range of high-performance strapping solutions.

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Bijou claims world first with 410g lightweight flute bottle

Bijou, the Southern French wine producer, is introducing what's described as the world’s first 410g lightweight flute 75cl bottle.

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Packaging in 2026 | Householders need clear recycling guidelines

Jude Allan, managing director, OPRL.

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PEFC UK signs as TIMCON member

PEFC UK (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification UK) has signed up as a member of TIMCON (Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation), the organisations have announced.

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Packaging in 2026 | UK Packaging Pact can help stabilise the sector

Adam Herriott, senior specialist, WRAP.

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EU suspends approval of US trade deal over Greenland threats
EU suspends approval of US trade deal over Greenland threats
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before US Congress in Epstein probe
Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before US Congress in Epstein probe
The convicted sex trafficker has previously said she would decline to answer questions unless she is granted immunity.
US to transfer Islamic State prisoners from Syria to Iraq
US to transfer Islamic State prisoners from Syria to Iraq
The move comes as Syrian government forces take control of north-eastern areas where Kurdish-led forces have long controlled.
Trump's jibes are wearing thin for many of Europe's leaders
Trump's jibes are wearing thin for many of Europe's leaders
The ball is in the court of European leaders ahead of Thursday's emergency EU meeting in Brussels, writes Nick Beake.
Decision on Manchester-London 'ghost train' was uninformed, regulator admits
Decision on Manchester-London 'ghost train' was uninformed, regulator admits
The Office of Road and Rail says it was missing "critical points" when it made a decision.