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KDI Precision Manufacturing acquires Envision Plastics
KDI Precision Manufacturing acquires Envision Plastics
The combined company is set to serve around 150 national and international OEM customers annually.
BPF releases energy management in plastics processing book
BPF releases energy management in plastics processing book
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has published the fourth edition of Energy Management in Plastics Processing written by Dr Robin Kent.
Veolia invest £70 million in disused, closed-loop recycling facility
Veolia invest £70 million in disused, closed-loop recycling facility
The move forms part of the Plastic Push initiative, which will see £1 billion in investment by 2030.
LK Metrology acquires Procon X-Ray
LK Metrology acquires Procon X-Ray
LK Metrology has announced the acquisition of Procon X-Ray to expand into industrial CT.
Colson Group acquires ESCO Plastics
Colson Group acquires ESCO Plastics
The move will help strengthen the Group’s urethane capabilities in North America.
Futamura UK announces £15m investment

Futamura has announced a £15m project in its Wigton-based site to drive step changes in its sustainability and performance initiatives.

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Industry responds to Wales’ October 2027 DRS launch plans

Welsh Government commitments to align the launch of its national deposit return scheme (DRS) for drink containers with separate initiatives across the UK have been welcomed by waste specialists.

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RECOUP Conference to address plastics circularity

The RECOUP Conference is set to be held on 25 September 2025 at the Kingsgate Conference Centre in Peterborough.

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PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 11 July 2025

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

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Women in Packaging Excellence Awards | Inaugural gala evening celebrates women driving packaging

The inaugural Women in Packaging Excellence Awards 2025 took place last night, celebrating the achievements of woman throughout the packaging supply chain.

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BBC's twin-crises prompt apologies and promises - but will it work?
BBC's twin-crises prompt apologies and promises - but will it work?
The BBC faces issues over Gregg Wallace and the Gaza documentary it says breached guidelines.
Stokes draws on 'dark places' in Lord's heroics
Stokes draws on 'dark places' in Lord's heroics
England captain Ben Stokes says he never thought about stopping during his mammoth bowling spells that helped seal the third Test win over India at Lord's.
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling new Ukraine weapons plan
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling new Ukraine weapons plan
Under the new plan, the US will sell weapons to Nato countries who will send them to Ukraine.
Woman killed in Southend plane crash was on first shift as 'flight nurse'
Woman killed in Southend plane crash was on first shift as 'flight nurse'
A Dutch pilot and co-pilot were also among the four people killed at London Southend Airport.
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why has Trump changed his mind on Ukraine?
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why has Trump changed his mind on Ukraine?
And, will there be a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?