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Jenco to highlight its new generation of vacuum loading equipment at Interplas 2026
Jenco tells Interplas Insights how they hope event attendees will see the difference between genuine in-house design and UK manufacturing compared to standardised equipment when it comes to customers’ processes.
KraussMaffei Technologies appoints Dirk Musser as its Managing Director to the Board
Musser will succeed Jörg Stech, who will be stepping down at his own request.
White Horse Plastics adopts hydraulic biolubricant to reduce waste
After three years of testing by White Horse Plastics (WHP), Performance Biolubricants Mi240 have announced that their hydraulic fluid technology has effectively ended the need for traditional oil changes on two machines at WHP’s facility.
Are we reaching a turning point?
The BPF's latest Business Conditions Survey suggests that while trading conditions remain challenging, there are early signs that the sector may be at a turning point. Stephen Hunt, Membership Services Director at the BPF, dives into the results.
Indorama Ventures outlines its 2026-2028 business plan
The business plan indicates that the Indovida packaging business is a key growth area.

The extended deadline for the Packaging News Sustainability & Impact Awards 2026 is fast approaching - Friday 27 March.

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Every tonne of glass collected for recycling can save local authorities up to £149, says new findings from WRAP. The NGO added that coloured HDPE materials can earn councils £320 a tonne.

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Independent drinks design agency Knockout has introduced a new personalisation experience for Dom Pérignon.

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Miraclon has announced the global launch of the FLEXCEL Prime Plate, designed to help printers reduce press stops, improve plate reuse, and increase overall press uptime.

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The PMMI Food Safety and Sanitation Trends report shows that ease of cleaning is now the main factor users consider when assessing new food processing and inspection equipment.

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Where does Salah rank among greatest Premier League forwards?
As Mohamed Salah announces he will leave Liverpool this summer, BBC Sport asks you to rank the best forwards in Premier League history.
Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster strike for first time in 20 years
Staff have walked out for 24 hours over a pay rise offer that was below inflation.
'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?
Following the death of Ricky Hatton, families and former champions tell a new BBC documentary the sport has not filled the void in care for its fighters.
Has banning phones improved performance at Dutch schools?
Two years ago the Netherlands banned phones in schools. Now the government wants to go further, pushing to restrict social media for under‑16s.
'He liked the fear in our eyes', Epstein survivors tell BBC
In an interview with BBC Newsnight, five women abused by the disgraced financier describe the impact of their shared ordeal.