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Biesterfeld and Kelisema strengthen their partnership
Biesterfeld and Kelisema strengthen their partnership
Biesterfeld is also strengthening its position in the Southeast European cosmetics sector as a result of this move.
Toray develops Piezoelectric Polymer with enhanced heat resistance
Toray develops Piezoelectric Polymer with enhanced heat resistance
The material has a heat resistance that exceeds 200°C.
Summit Systems teams up with Sumitomo Demag UK to expand turnkey technology
Summit Systems teams up with Sumitomo Demag UK to expand turnkey technology
This partnership aims to provide faster project delivery times and bespoke configurations of production cells.
Zeus launches its PFX platform to advance catheter innovation
Zeus launches its PFX platform to advance catheter innovation
The company has also unveiled its PFX Flex Sub-Lite-Wall as part of its PFX portfolio.
Confluent Medical unveil its polymer tubing customisation program, Filmcast Select
Confluent Medical unveil its polymer tubing customisation program, Filmcast Select
The program can customise a variety of features, including flexibility, strength, durability, surface finish, regulatory compliance, and optical clarity.
PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 27 February 2026

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

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Univest & Sinum | Packaging supply chains through the Ukraine war

Ukrainian companies Univest and Sinum are production partners and experts in paper packaging manufacturing, delivering directly from Ukraine to international markets. Waqas Qureshi caught up with Yevhen Lavrenko, head of export , Univest, Ukraine, and Sergii Shymchenko, SimumUKR, UK, at Packaging Innovations 2026.

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Polyesters giant Selenis to double capacity in Portugal

Specialty polyesters expert Selenis has announced a major expansion of its industrial headquarters in Portalegre, Portugal.

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Co-Partnership launches London studio and restructures leadership team

Independent branding and packaging agency Co-Partnership is entering a new phase of growth with the launch of its London studio.

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‘Surging’ compliance costs predicted to increase packaging data value

Waste policy reforms such as the UK’s extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) regime will intensify the need for effective data management as an industry, argues Ecoveritas.

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Oil price rises further after new Iran threat to Gulf shipping
Oil price rises further after new Iran threat to Gulf shipping
Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
What to expect from the Spring Statement
What to expect from the Spring Statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.
Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?
Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?
Iran has carried out strikes against Israel, across the Gulf and against a British base in Cyprus in retaliation.
Should we have high hopes for Hamilton and Ferrari? F1 Q&A
Should we have high hopes for Hamilton and Ferrari? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
China removes three retired generals from national advisory body
China removes three retired generals from national advisory body
Authorities gave no explanation for the ousters but they come as purges of military top brass pick up pace.