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Biesterfeld appoints Jonas Borgsten as its Global Business Director for the Engineered Polymers unit

Borgsten succeeds Martin Rathke, who is leaving the company after over 18 years.

BD and Envetec complete polystyrene recycling feasibility study

The results show that similar high-quality polymers (e.g., polystyrene, polyester, polypropylene, and polyethene) could be reused in the manufacturing supply chain.

Avient expands its Hiformer Non-PFAS Process Aid portfolio

Customers can now access formulations that include siloxane-based and a non-siloxane-based non-PFAS liquid process aid.

STADLER completes modernisation of the BZB light packaging sorting plant in Bizkaiko

The new facility has seen improvements in capacity, automation, and digitalisation.

ARBURG UK appoints Steve Thomson as its new Managing Director

Thomson succeeds Colin Tirel, who has held the position for a long period of time.

Glenfiddich Scotch whisky unveils new packaging design

Glenfiddich Scotch whisky has unveiled a new visual identity, drawing on resurfaced icons from the Glenfiddich family archive spanning more than five generations.

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Women in Packaging Excellence Awards | International Women’s Day highlights importance of second edition of awards

This weekend International Women’s Day (8 March) is being celebrated across the globe, which also highlights the importance of the Women in Packaging Excellence Awards.

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Drinks industry warns of £300m Welsh DRS fraud risk

The UK drinks industry is calling on the Welsh Government to urgently appoint a scheme administrator for its deposit return scheme (DRS) to tackle scams and concerns of unsustainable costs.

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Packaging companies win big at Foodservice Packaging Association gala awards night

The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) held its annual awards last night at the Grand Hoel, Brighton.

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SPONSORED COLUMN | 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.

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Does Rome defeat mark beginning of end of Borthwick empire?

England's defeat by Italy has turned the spotlight on England's leadership, both on and off the pitch

Does England's Six Nations humbling in Rome signal the end of an era?

England's defeat by Italy has turned the spotlight on England's leadership, both on and off the pitch

King reflects on 'pressures of conflict' in Commonwealth message

King Charles hails the value of the Commonwealth in divided times in his annual message.

'Risk you take' - Rosenior explains Chelsea rotation

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior defends his heavy squad rotation after his side edged past 10‑man Wrexham to reach the FA Cup quarter‑finals.

Navy readying aircraft carrier for deployment as Iran conflict deepens

The move may raise speculation HMS Prince of Wales could be sent to defend British interests during the Middle East conflict.