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Levenseat Resource Management invests £8M to strengthen its positioning
The company is also making key appointments to its Board of Directors.
Covestro and Fraunhofer UMSICHT to operate a smart pyrolysis recycling plant
The pilot plant will have an annual capacity to recycle 2kt of end-of-life foam each year.
KraussMaffei will bring its new MC7 controller to Interplas 2026
The controller, which will be integrated into its third-generation PX 80-tonne production cell, is the centrepiece of the company’s stand at this year’s event.
Türkiye looks to ban single-use plastics in line with the EU
The ban will also encourage a shift towards more sustainable alternatives that utilise glass, porcelain, wood, and cardboard.
One ticket, eight events: the UK’s leading manufacturing and engineering gathering returns in June 2026
On 3-4 June 2026, a unique collaboration of leading industry events will take place at the NEC Birmingham, bringing together a broad spectrum of technologies, expertise and solutions under one roof.

Asset tracking and reusable plastic pallet company Digipal has made a proactive choice to support its customers, moving its pallet production to the UK and becoming a Made in Britain member.

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Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has successfully completed the installation of two AccurioPress C12010 digital production presses for direct mail experts The Mailing People.

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Bobst aims to make an impact at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 7-13 May, through a coordinated program of partner collaborations, joint presentations, demonstrations and events.

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Snacking brand 'Just' has launched a new product range and packaging identity with Who Dares Design.

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Reconomy, the international circular economy specialist, has announced that its Eurokey brand is set to open an £20m, 138,000 sq. ft bespoke plastic recycling facility in Corby, Northamptonshire.

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Three charged with murder over death of girl, 16
Three people are due to appear in court over the death of Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds.
Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says
The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.
Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched
There needs to be accountability for the failings that led to this mass exploitation of children in UK, says survivor.
Newcastle not looking to make Howe change at moment - CEO
Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson says he does not have a stance on the future of head coach Eddie Howe, but the club are "not looking to make a change at the moment".
Congressman writes to King Charles urging him to meet Epstein victims during US visit
While the trip is not officially confirmed, the King and Queen Camilla are reportedly planning to visit the US at the end of April.