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ENGEL showcases two new machine ranges at Interplas 2026
The company is set to bring its victory electric and WINTEC e-win machines, allowing attendees to get up close with the injection moulding machinery.
Eurochiller balances productivity and energy use at Interplas 2026
Eurochiller UK, part of Atlas Copco’s Process Cooling Solutions division, will demonstrate how advanced process cooling technologies can help UK plastics manufacturers improve efficiency, stabilise production and reduce operations at Interplas 2026.
Genpak closes its Cedar City plant
The move is because of rising legislative polystyrene bans.
Debut in Birmingham: KRAIBURG TPE UK Ltd. at Interplas 2026
KRAIBURG TPE will be participating in Interplas 2026 under its own colors for the first time.
UBQ Materials unveils its UBQ Hero Product Challenge
The initiative provides companies with the opportunity to reimagine their products by utilising an alternative to oil-based plastics.

Councils should expect reduced tonnages of higher quality recyclates with the incoming launch of drinks container deposit return schemes (DRSs) in the UK, industry analysis concludes.

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DS Smith is said to be considering shutting its Launceston, Cornwall site with more than 160 jobs at risk, according to the BBC.

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Corrugate and moulded fibre manufacturer Cullen Sustainable Packaging has invested £5m in expanding its Glasgow manufacturing operations.

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The Isle of Wight Distillery, known for its Mermaid brand, has launched into the US market with a spirits miniatures gift set.

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Stora Enso is introducing two significant developments to its Trayforma tray board range: a basis weight reduction across the existing range, and the launch of Trayforma Brown, an entirely new unbleached product.

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Trainee driver crashes bus into River Seine near Paris
The driver hit a parked car and veered off the road into the river - about 12 miles south of Paris - early on Thursday.
Banksy confirms he's behind statue in central London
The sculpture in central London of a man walking off a plinth while holding a flag has been drawing crowds.
What we know about the stabbings
Two Jewish men have been stabbed in Golders Green, north London, an attack police have declared a terrorist incident.
Interest rates held at 3.75% as Bank of England hints at future rises over Iran war
The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.
Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists
Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.