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Emerson unveils its Branson Polaris Ultrasonic Welding Platform

The platform can boost production quality and reliability.

BP&R April 2026

Our 50th Anniversary Edition is out now! BP&R April issue celebrates the old, the new and everything in between - because we wouldn't be here without all of your support!

Teknor Apex enters joint venture with Shriram Polytech to advance polymer compounds

The venture will operate under the name PolyTek.

CJ Biomaterials and Yuhan-Kimberly introduce world's first reusable nonwoven paper towel

CJ Biomaterials, Inc has partnered with Yuhan-Kimberly, a joint venture between Korea’s Yuhan Corporation and U.S. based Kimberly-Clark, to launch the world’s first biodegradable and reusable nonwoven paper towel made with amorphous PHA.

MGS showcases growth and innovation at Interplas

Marking the company’s busiest ever start to the year, MGS announces that their Interplas stand to date (Q81) will be overflowing with exciting projects and a full selection of interesting technical experts.

‘Delays possible to medicine packaging’ as Amcor workers to strike

There could be delays to medical packaging supplies as around 30 workers at Amcor Flexibles’ plant in Cramlington, Northumberland are set to strike.

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ExxonMobil works on downgauged, mono-material PE pet food packaging

ExxonMobil has worked with Brazilian converter Videplast to develop a mono-material polyethylene (PE) pet food packaging solution that delivers strong stiffness and toughness at a reduced gauge.

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PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 8 May 2026

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

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Vidrala first quarter profits rise 13% despite sales dip

Encirc owner glass container manufacturing Vidrala has closed the first quarter of the year with a net profit 13% higher, recording €53.7m up to March.

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Aura Global launched to address packaging project demands

Packaging consultancy Aura and creative and graphics agency Sun Branding have launched a new all-round consultancy division - Aura Global.

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Welfare bill will not be included in government's King's Speech

It is understood that the government is not yet ready to propose a new parliamentary bill on welfare.

British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospital

The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.

EU agrees sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence

The EU's foreign policy chief said "extremism and violence carry consequences", while Israel branded the move "arbitrary".

Man admits assaulting three Jewish people

Two men, aged 58 and 26, and a 53-year-old woman were left with minor injuries, police say.

Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants

The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.