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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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Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case
It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.
Spring warmth set to return with 26C forecast next week
After feeling pretty cold with heavy showers and hail, the weather is picking up with a return to some spring warmth next week, as Simon King explains
Will problem solvers continue to flourish at testing US PGA?
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy drags himself back into contention as Aronimink continues to punish the world's best golfers at the US PGA Championship.
Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension
President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.
I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned
Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.