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New compounding line enhances Broadway’s production capabilities
Broadway has significantly expanded its production capabilities with the launch of a cutting-edge USEON compounding line, featuring the advanced SAT–65 twin screw extruder and UWP500 underwater pelletiser.
LYB collaborates with Armando Alvarez Group to implement bio-circular solutions
FFS bags will be used at LYB’s Wesseling site to package and deliver select materials to customers.
Shibaura Machine brings high-precision injection moulding to Interplas 2026
Shibaura Machine will demonstrate its latest plastics and rubber manufacturing technologies at Interplas 2026 together with TM Robotics.
Continuous manufacturing enables complex composites design
Lauri Turunen, Senior Manager at Exel Composites, explores how the benefits of continuous manufacturing techniques support optimised production across complex, tailored composite designs.
VeriVide highlights LED colour management and visual assessment solutions at Interplas 2026
The company is encouraging event attendees to bring their own samples down to its stand at the show.

The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) says industry figures are warning that parts of the UK recycling infrastructure are coming under increasing pressure as rising operational costs, tighter regulation and new collection requirements continue to reshape the sector.

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Packaging News has announced several new categories to the UK Packaging Awards 2026, with a focus on printers.

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Charities and industry bodies have pledged support to a new National Programme to Redistribute Surplus Food that was announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week.

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Steel for Packaging Europe (SfPE) has confirmed that steel packaging has achieved a new record EU recycling rate.

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Amcor has launched a new 38mm carry handle for PET containers.

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Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight
Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.
Police pelted with bottles as Celtic fans celebrate Premiership title win
Hoops fans gathered in Glasgow's east end after a 3-1 win put paid to Hearts' dream of lifting the trophy.
Tens of thousands join rival marches in London
Thirty-one arrests have been made across the Unite the Kingdom march and a pro-Palestinian protest.
The Alonso dream may be over - but Salah's outburst keeps heat on Slot
Xabi Alonso may now be heading to Chelsea, but Mohamed Salah's outburst keeps the pressure on Arne Slot, writes Phil McNulty.
Alonso reaches agreement in principle to be next Chelsea boss
Spaniard Xabi Alonso reaches an agreement in principle on a four-year deal to become Chelsea's next permanent manager.