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Mars Materials joins the Shell Gamechanger Program
The company’s involvement in the Program is said to have accelerated its development plans by around three years.
Reconomy acquires majority stake in LiBCycle through its RLG brand
The move will strengthen RLG's advanced logistics infrastructure and data-driven tracking systems.
FANUC highlights importance of sustainability and automation to UK manufacturing success
FANUC UK’s Vice Managing Director, Andy Armstrong, has highlighted the importance of sustainability and automation in driving a resilient, smart and globally competitive UK manufacturing sector.
Plasticade acquires Mr. Chain to expand within the safety market
Mr. Chain's product portfolio includes a selection of crowd control, safety, and barrier solutions.
Intertronics presents new Dymax 9773  adhesive for defense and aerospace
Intertronics presents a new adhesive for ruggedising and staking critical electronic components onto printed circuit boards (PCB) for the aerospace and defence sectors: Dymax 9773.

International Paper has announced its plan to create two independent, publicly traded companies as it continues to evolve following the purchase of DS Smith.

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Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, taking place on 11 & 12 February at Birmingham’s NEC, has unveiled its full conference programme, featuring four dedicated stages that explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of packaging.

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Aluminium foil tray manufacturer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has further strengthened its commercial leadership with the appointment of Fern Timmins as head of foodservice & distribution, alongside two new national account managers.

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Macfarlane Packaging, supplier of protective packaging in the UK and Europe, has introduced the PadPak Guardian 30 from Ranpak, a versatile paper cushioning system designed to meet the demands of medium to high-volume packing operations.

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Prism eLogistics is celebrating the growth of multiple partnerships across its sleeving, packing and e-commerce fulfilment logistics services at this year’s Packaging Innovations & Empack show.

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British girl, 7, swept out to sea on holiday in Morocco
Inaayah Makda remains missing after being caught out by a rapidly incoming tide, a relative has said.
'He enjoyed hurting people': Teen attacked others before murdering schoolboy, 12
Det Insp Joe Davenport says the killer attacked his victims in Birmingham for "violence sake".
Ex-Nigerian oil minister did not take bribes from industry insiders, court told
Diezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.
Israeli media cite official accepting Hamas figure of 70,000 war dead
Israel has previously cast doubt on figures from the Hamas-run health ministry, which the UN considers reliable.
Navy introduces new alcohol limits for sailors while on ship
The new policy is in line with the UK chief medical officer's health advice.