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Siemens joins the Global Impact Coalition
The company will help to optimise operations, reduce emissions, and enable real-time operations monitoring.
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh could make a Parkinson’s drug using waste plastic
PET waste is being broken down and transformed into L-DOPA using engineered E.coli bacteria.
ENGEL Spain strengthens customer proximity, service and access to technology in Spain
With the rebranding of its former sales partner Roegele as ENGEL Spain, ENGEL is expanding its direct presence in the Spanish market. Since 1 April, the company has been represented in Spain by its own subsidiary.
Moretto in Motion: Experience, learn, innovate
Moretto has launched the Moretto in Motion 2026 tour, a roadshow that brings the most advanced technologies for the plastics processing industry directly to customers' premises.
Two new BOY Ltd machine models to debut at Interplas 2026
BOY Limited reveal the BOY 20E and BOY 35 Electric will receive their UK debuts at the show.

The BCMPA, the association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, Conference has turned out to be a significant day for the packaging industry with PackUK initiating payments totalling £1.4bn to all 388 local authorities across the UK’s four nations.

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British Glass has submitted a comprehensive pEPR evidence report to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), PackUK, HM Treasury and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

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Glass packaging manufacturer Vidrala has reported full-year 2025 results in line with prior expectations, in a year marked by weak demand and intense competition.

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For the first time, Ampack will have a stand-alone booth (Hall 6, Booth B29) at Interpack in Düsseldorf from May 7 to 13, 2026.

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Lotus Pod is the first metal-tipped applicator to join the exclusive flock-tipped options for beauty packaging manufacturer and provider Quadpack’s Skin-Up Bottle.

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Saints pass stern Castres test to reach last eight
Northampton are given a stern examination of their Champions Cup credentials by impressive Castres but win an engrossing contest to reach the quarter-finals.
Starmer's cost-of-living adviser calls for fuel duty cut extension
Lord Walker suggests the government should keep the 5p cut in place due to increased costs caused by war in the Middle East.
M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff
Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.
Leeds beat Bradford to go top of Super League
Leeds Rhinos move to the top of Super League as they earn a derby victory over Bradford Bulls at Odsal.
Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky
Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.