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Andy Armstrong appointed MD of FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland
Andy Armstrong appointed MD of FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland
Factory automation specialist FANUC has named Andy Armstrong as the new Managing Director of FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland, effective immediately.
Kraft Heinz joins Polytag’s Ecotrace programme
Kraft Heinz joins Polytag’s Ecotrace programme
The branded food manufacturer is the first company of its kind to join the initiative that aims to improve packaging’s recyclability in the UK.
The Rubber Group acquires Diversified Plastics Inc
The Rubber Group acquires Diversified Plastics Inc
The move will expand TRG’s footprint while providing DPI with access to a broader material platform, increased resources, and expanded commercial opportunities.
KraussMaffei announces upcoming leadership changes
KraussMaffei announces upcoming leadership changes
Brett Greenhalgh, President of the US subsidiary KraussMaffei Corporation, will retire at the end of May, with John Fini set to succeed him.
Trioworld publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report
Trioworld publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report
The report coincides with the company’s 60th anniversary of business.
Analysis | Glass recyclability: cutting through the ratings confusion

Glass remains the UK’s circular success story, it can go through the system again and again, yet early Recycling Assessment Methodology (RAM) 1.1 data shows unexpected red ratings that may reveal more about the methodology than the material, says Dr Nick Kirk, federation director, British Glass.

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Mondi increases prices and shuts plants as Middle East war affects business

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East has resulted in increased energy, raw material and logistics costs, with the corrugated giant set to increase prices.

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Futamura and Biopap advance compostable foodservice solutions

Cellulose-based solutions specialist Futamura UK and compostable food packaging company Biopap are reinforcing their 25-year relationship to accelerate innovation in compostable solutions for the food service industry.

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Interpack 2026 | Mespack Land – smart machines & intelligent turnkey solutions on display

Mespack, a manufacturer of machinery for sustainable flexible packaging and end-of-line solutions, will return to Interpack 2026 with an ambitious concept: ‘Mespack Land – Experience Innovation’.

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PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 24 April 2026

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

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Starmer faces vote on inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims
Starmer faces vote on inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims
No 10 brands the move "a desperate political stunt by the Conservative Party", which had asked for the vote.
Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI
Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI
Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than $130 billion in damages in a lawsuit that could shakeup the artificial intelligence landscape.
Four ways to tackle football's frustrating 'tactical time-out'
Four ways to tackle football's frustrating 'tactical time-out'
Next season, leagues will be allowed to select from a series of trials to try to stop the goalkeeper tactical time-out. BBC Sport looks at the proposals.
Joshua signs deal to fight Fury - Hearn
Joshua signs deal to fight Fury - Hearn
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed to fight Tyson Fury but will first have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.
Anthony Joshua signs deal to fight Tyson Fury as he returns to boxing after car crash
Anthony Joshua signs deal to fight Tyson Fury as he returns to boxing after car crash
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed to fight Tyson Fury but will first have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.