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Xaloy acquires Maxi Melt
The move will strengthen the company’s position with its customers, while also expanding its capabilities in plasticising components.
Haitian manufacturing: Behind the scenes
Visiting Haitian's Ningbo & Suzhou facilities was an incredible experience, which I could only summed up in what I hope you find an entertaining and informative review!
Portugal launches its deposit return scheme for single-use drink containers
Portugal becomes the 19th European country to implement this kind of system, and the first sizable market in Southern Europe to adopt a DRS.
BERICAP acquires Embankment Plastics
The Ireland-based company primarily supplies dairy, food, and technical closures.
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.

Legislation outlining the Government’s plans to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking in England have now been put before Parliament.

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Saica Pack has announced the launch of its new warehouse in Hartlepool, County Durham.

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Macpac has collaborated with Valpak to develop an in-house carbon calculator tool.

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Alexir Partnership Group’ s packaging design agency Alexir Creative has invested in an additional Zünd S3 M-800  Digital Cutter to expand its white sampling and printed prototyping capacity.

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The Isle of Wight Distillery has worked with Facer to launch its Mermaid brand into the US market with a spirits miniatures gift set.

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Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak
The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch husband and wife, as well as a German national, have died but the cause has not yet been established.
Starmer to host Downing Street summit to address antisemitism
The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday.
The Papers: 'Rivals circle Starmer' and bid to reopen Hormuz pushes region 'to the brink'
Several of the papers focus on Sir Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour party.
Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
Shipping company Maersk says one of its US-flagged commercial vessels has successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection.