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Dow and Univar Solutions announce long-term agreement to distribute Dow’s Decarbia low-carbon products
Dow and Univar Solutions announce long-term agreement to distribute Dow’s Decarbia low-carbon products
This agreement expands customer access to low-carbon products through Univar Solutions’ global distribution network.
Klöckner Pentaplast expand its kp Infinity portfolio
Klöckner Pentaplast expand its kp Infinity portfolio
The company launches its new fruit tray range for fresh fruit packaging.
Biesterfeld and Syensqo expand their strategic partnership
Biesterfeld and Syensqo expand their strategic partnership
Biesterfeld has now acquired new distribution rights for Syensqo’s performance product range.
HASCO unveils its new PTFE corrugated hoses
HASCO unveils its new PTFE corrugated hoses
The hoses offer high elasticity and tear resistance, as well as being able to withstand heavy mechanical stresses, abrasion, and vibration.
Kiverco completes handover of £16M recycling plant to McKinstry Group
Kiverco completes handover of £16M recycling plant to McKinstry Group
The facility will help the company process waste efficiently, recover more valuable materials, and reduce the number of materials being sent to landfill.
Smurfit Westrock partners with Coca-Cola China for World Cup packaging

Smurfit Westrock partnered with Coca-Cola China to launch a series of innovative paper-based packaging solutions for the brand’s 2026 World Cup campaign, designed to deliver standout impact across both retail and e-commerce channels.

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UK Packaging Pact names Industry Expert Group chairs

The UK Packaging Pact has named the industry figures who will Chair its five core Industry Expert Groups (IEG) to help deliver the Pact’s ambitious goals.

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Cumberland Packaging selects Amtech software to support its UK packaging operations

Amtech Software, a leading provider of AI-powered ERP, MES and CRM solutions for the label and packaging industries, has announced that Cumberland Packaging Ltd has selected Amtech's Encore ERP platform to manage and streamline its operations.

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Shrink sleeves the solution to can supply crisis, says Prism

Geopolitical instability has caused a major supply shock in aluminium, resulting in limited access to printed cans, a source of significant concern for beverage manufacturers.

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Ishida equipment increases efficiency at Mondelēz snack production site

At Mondelēz International’s Capriata d’Orba plant, two Ishida multihead weighers have improved weighing accuracy, reduced giveaway and increased efficiency.

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'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".
Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says
Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says
The expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster.
Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour
Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour
France's President Emmanuel Macron praised Starmer's "decency" and contribution to Ukraine and the security of Europe.
Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran deal
Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran deal
Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.
ICE told to halt most vehicle stops after pair of fatal shootings
ICE told to halt most vehicle stops after pair of fatal shootings
It marks a major policy shift for the immigration enforcement agency, which has faced criticism in the past year over allegations of excessive use of force.