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Dover Corporation acquires Leistung Engineering
Following the completion of the deal, Leistung will become part of OPW Fluid Transfer Solutions within Dover’s Clean Energy & Fuelling segment.
TaipeiPLAS 2026 unveils diverse events highlighting industry trends, innovation and sustainability
TaipeiPLAS 2026 will take place September 15 ~ 19 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 under the slogan “Form to Future".
Carbios celebrates 100th batch milestone at its industrial demonstration plant
The company is expanding its licensing offering to the textiles sector.
SUSONITY, Plastivaloire and TOYOTA collaborate on breakthrough interior design innovation
SUSONITY announced the successful culmination and market introduction of a three-year, landmark development collaboration with TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPE and the Plastivaloire Group (PVL).
FANUC UK announces leadership restructure to accelerate growth in aerospace & defence
FANUC UK has announced significant changes to its sales leadership structure as part of the company’s commitment to driving growth in aerospace and defence, and strengthening support for manufacturers across the UK and Ireland.

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is warning that retailers have been hit by a doubling of fees under the outdated Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system.

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New research by Valpak, commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA), is said to give local authorities detailed evidence on the volumes, costs and practical challenges associated with household flexible plastics collections.

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London Packaging Week has unveiled its 2026 conference programme, bringing together more than 90 speakers from across the global packaging value chain.

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Thermoformed packaging specialist Macpac has achieved BRCGS AA+ accreditation for packaging materials following an unannounced audit.

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

The post PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 28 August 2026 appeared first on Packaging News.

Iran attacks US bases in Middle East after reports US strike killed five at wedding party
The Iranian Red Crescent says a child was among those killed when shrapnel from a US strike hit a home. The US military says it is aware of the reports and it never targets civilians.
Children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis
NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.
Have title challengers done enough in transfer window to challenge Arsenal?
As the transfer window closes for the summer, chief football writer Phil McNulty asks if Arsenal's rivals have done enough to challenge the champions?
South Korea jails disabled care home head for sexually assaulting residents
The man, surnamed Kim, was handed a 15-year prison term for abusing three residents at the facility near Seoul.
Israel expanding presence in Lebanon, officials say, as BBC visits occupied areas
A BBC team joined a humanitarian mission of the UN peacekeeping force, which says Israeli troops are fortifying positions and continuing demolitions.