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Greyparrot launches its OEE dashboard
Greyparrot launches its OEE dashboard
The solution is for materials recovery facilities and plastics recovery facilities.
Amcor collaborates with Dow to promote low carbon packaging solution adoption
Amcor collaborates with Dow to promote low carbon packaging solution adoption
The pair will identify technically and commercially viable packaging applications and engage value chain partners early in the adoption process.
Husky Technologies unveils its HyCAP 4.0 tooling platform
Husky Technologies unveils its HyCAP 4.0 tooling platform
The platform was designed with beverage closure manufacturing in mind.
Wythe Windows becomes Schüco Polymer’s US UPVC window and door manufacturing partner
Wythe Windows becomes Schüco Polymer’s US UPVC window and door manufacturing partner
The partnership brings a window and door system to Wythe’s fully automated manufacturing process.
The Confederation of British Metalforming appoints Andrea Wilson as Ambassador for SMEs
The Confederation of British Metalforming appoints Andrea Wilson as Ambassador for SMEs
Manufacturing campaigner Andrea Wilson has been appointed Ambassador for SMEs by the CBM, with the new role focusing on giving smaller manufacturers a stronger voice in government and industry policy.
UK Packaging Awards | Amcor wins Packaging Company of the Year title

Amcor has been named UK Packaging Company of the Year at the UK Packaging Awards 2026.

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PackUK sets out autumn pEPR roadmap as UK Packaging PRO takes greater role

PackUK has set out the next phase of packaging EPR delivery, including Year 2 producer fees, publication of its five-year strategy, further development of RAM and a forthcoming call for evidence on the future of fee modulation.

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Pulpex moves paper bottles into mass production with Glasgow factory

Pulpex has opened its first commercial fibre-bottle plant near Glasgow, with capacity for up to 40 million units a year and more than 90% of initial production already committed.

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DEFRA sets out PRN and PERN issuing requirements

Defra has published new guidance explaining how accredited reprocessors and exporters should issue Packaging Waste Recycling Notes (PRNs) and Packaging Waste Export Recycling Notes (PERNs) under EPR

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Eco Flexibles secures top BRCGS AA+ grade after surprise audit

The UK packaging specialist recorded just one minor non-conformance in an unannounced inspection, upgrading its previous AA rating.

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US justice department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage
US justice department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage
The White House had blocked access for CNN, MS Now and Politico, leading them to restrict pool coverage.
'Tiger attack horror' and Trump tells Zelensky 'time to go'
'Tiger attack horror' and Trump tells Zelensky 'time to go'
The majority of the papers on Sunday are dominated by a man who was attacked by a tiger at a wildlife park near Doncaster.
Twelve killed and 300 injured in attack on airport in Saudi capital Riyadh
Twelve killed and 300 injured in attack on airport in Saudi capital Riyadh
Saudi and US officials blame the attack on Yemen's Houthis, who have not commented on the latest strike.
Why are so many four-year-olds not potty-trained before school?
Why are so many four-year-olds not potty-trained before school?
A third of school starters in the West Midlands last year were not toilet-trained, a survey suggests.
'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal
'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal
Ukraine's leader had said the deal with Russia to release diesel into the US would help Moscow fund the war.