• British Plastics & Rubber
  • Packaging News
  • BBC News
Hazel 4D, Acopia and Kwikpac unite under the name Orkka
Hazel 4D, Acopia’s transit packaging division and Kwikpac have agreed to combine their operations to form a new entity, Orkka.
New UV-Curable CIPG for demanding automotive applications
Hoenle introduces a blue fluorescent polyacrylate sealing material specifically engineered for high performance electronic housings in automotive and e-mobility applications: Vitralit CIPG 60200.
HASCO simplifies designers’ work with revised CAD page
The new page simplifies access to product data, offers support during configuration, and increases efficiency levels.
Women in the industry: A survey from MyWorkwear
Nearly two thirds of female manufacturing leaders (63%) still experience gender-based discrimination in 2026, according to new research released ahead of International Women’s Day this Sunday.
Kuraray America Inc receives APR Design Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers
The recognition is regarding Kuraray’s EVAL ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) high-barrier resin.

PN finds that personal care and beauty packaging continues to evolve with focus on aesthetics as well as sustainability, while the sector still awaits refill solutions in some big category areas.

The post EXCLUSIVE | Personal care packaging evolutions appeared first on Packaging News.

Glass packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has strengthened its sales and marketing team with three new appointments.

The post Beatson Clark makes key additions to sales & marketing appeared first on Packaging News.

Each week we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN marketplace The Environment Exchange.

The post PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 6 March 2026 appeared first on Packaging News.

New technologies able to monitor recycling flows and material use can better incentivise sustainable practices under the evolving extended producer responsibility for packaging (pERP) regime, an industry whitepaper argues.

The post Industry research plays up technology role in enhancing pEPR impact appeared first on Packaging News.

Crescent Pharma is recalling one batch of Ramipril 5 mg Capsules as a precautionary measure because a potential manufacturing error may have led to two blood pressure medicines being packaged incorrectly.

The post Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication after packaging error appeared first on Packaging News.

Draper to continue Indian Wells defence against 'mind-blowing' Djokovic
Jack Draper will continue his Indian Wells defence against Novak Djokovic while Carlos Alcaraz survives a scare to progress.
Draper to continue defence against 'mind-blowing' Djokovic
Jack Draper will continue his Indian Wells defence against Novak Djokovic while Carlos Alcaraz survives a scare to progress.
Uefa fears impact of Premier League spending rules
Uefa is seriously concerned that the Premier League's new financial rules could further impact competitive balance.
Business owners 'heartbroken' after retail units destroyed in Glasgow fire
Union Corner was home to many independent businesses that have been left with nowhere to work after the building next to Glasgow Central Station collapsed.
Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest
Concern has grown for team after one critic called them "wartime traitors" for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.