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ENGEL wins public award at Swiss Plastics 2026
As part of the Swiss Plastics Expo 2026, the Swiss Plastics Expo Award was presented for the third time on 22 January 2026, and ENGEL's evolution from inject 4.0 to inject AI won the public vote.
PureCycle's souvenir cups at the College Football championship game
PureCycle teamed up with Churchill Container and 4ocean to bring souvenir Run It Back cups made with recycled plastic to the Hard Rock Stadium.
Masterbatch milestone for Broadway:  Turner turns the dial to 60,000
Broadway has reached a landmark that illustrates their enduring legacy: the completion of their 60,000th custom formulation.
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.

The Navigator Company will be present at Packaging Innovations, the UK’s leading annual event driving business and innovation across the entire packaging journey, taking place on 11-12 February 2026, at the NEC in Birmingham.

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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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Labour pick Angeliki Stogia for Gorton by-election
The councillor was chosen after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was blocked from standing.
Israel eyes regime change in Iran - and is counting on Trump to make it happen
Analysts believe PM Netanyahu is urging the US towards maximalist strikes.
Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash
The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.
Ukrainians brace for -20C despite energy truce: 'It will be a catastrophe'
Already facing electricity cuts, civilians are struggling to keep warm in their own homes as temperatures are set to plummet.
Rybakina beats Sabalenka for first Australian Open title
Elena Rybakina inflicts further Grand Slam final heartbreak on Aryna Sabalenka with a stunning third-set fightback to win the Australian Open.