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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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Three arrested after shooting outside city bar
A number of roads have been closed after a shooting outside One Four One bar in Sheffield.
Education secretary to ask competition watchdog to review hidden childcare costs
Bridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded childcare.
Police fire shots in air to disperse angry crowds at DR Congo Ebola treatment centre
Unrest between crowds trying to reclaim the bodies of suspected Ebola cases and authorities have continued.
German YouTuber retains cheese roll champion title
Thousands of people brave high temperatures to watch the annual event on Cooper's Hill.
Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.