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Macpac invests in next-generation IIIig thermoformer
Macpac has installed another Illig RDKP 72 automatic pressure thermoforming system at its state-of-the-art plant in Stockport.
PPC Flex acquires the US operations of SÜDPACK
This acquisition will result in PPC Flex strengthening its position within the consumer and healthcare packaged goods sectors.
STP Machinery India: The new member of Starlinger Group
Starlinger is expanding its activities in India: STP Machinery India, founded for the production of PP tape extrusion lines in the state of Gujarat, will officially open at the beginning of February 2026 shortly before Plastindia.
Innova purchases manufacturing assets from SSK
The move, which includes five injection moulding machines, will expand the company’s capacity in Mexico.
TOMRA Recycling awarded EcoVadis Platinum medal
TOMRA Sorting GmbH, the German legal entity and headquarters of TOMRA Recycling, has been awarded the prestigious Platinum medal from EcoVadis.

Denise Mathieson, partner & head of packaging, design and programme delivery, Waitrose.

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Coveris Group will be showcasing its product offering at Packaging Innovations 2026 after being named Packaging Company of the Year at the 2025 UK Packaging Awards.

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Defra has rejected claims made in some national media reporting that households could face £400 fines resulting from incoming simpler recycling reforms to be introduced across England.

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Amcor will showcase its expanded portfolio of rigid and flexible packaging solutions at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 at the NEC in Birmingham on 11-12 February.

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The global market for secondary and protective packaging is projected to reach $300.7bn by 2030, driven by the accelerating rise of e-commerce and intensifying focus on sustainability,

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Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-election to become MP
He said in a statement that he wants to back the Labour government "not undermine it".
Brook criticises 'worst ever' pitch after ODI win
England captain Harry Brook says the pitch used for the second one-day international against Sri Lanka in Colombo was "probably the worst" he's played on.
Two days of peace talks end as Russia continues Ukraine attacks
There is no apparent breakthrough as the three-way talks conclude and Russia maintains its bombardment.
Pier washes away and railway sea wall crumbles in storm
Part of a historic pier washes away and a sea wall next to a railway line crumbles as Storm Ingrid lashes Devon and Cornwall.
Root's 75 helps England level ODI series in Sri Lanka
Joe Root makes a measured 75 as England pull off a comfortable run chase to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second one-day international.