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Boretech partners with the Egyptian Chinese Company
This collaboration is the first dedicated PET tray washing project in Africa and the Middle East.
Carlos Monreal returns as CEO of Plastic Energy
Plastic Energy today confirmed a new ownership structure and the return of founder Carlos Monreal as Chief Executive Officer.
Syensqo provides advanced composite materials for the US Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne program
The company provides advanced composite materials, adhesives, and speciality polymers for structural and rotorcraft components.
Closing the gap between composite performance and crashworthiness confidence
Lorenzo Vigna, mechanical engineer at materials testing equipment manufacturer Instron, discusses the challenges of testing composites and the need for a more standardised approach.
Lindner Washtech & Plastika Kosovo: Much more than a business partnership
Following a major fire, Plastika Kosovo is back in production – with double the recycling capacity and a new washing line from technology partner Lindner Washtech.

The Board of UK Packaging PRO has appointed Kerry Easter and Karen Graley as it transitions from initial mobilisation into the first phase of operation. Kerry Easter has been appointed as chief executive, and Karen Graley has been appointed as chief operating officer. Kerry Easter joins UK Packaging PRO with significant business leadership experience, having ...

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The reported sales of single-use plastic bags by retailers in England fell by 9% for the 12 months up to April 2026.

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Paranova has delivered a new range of premium packaging for Aldi’s Specially Selected British Wagyu.

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Barrier coating technology for flexible packaging specialist Melodea has launched an end-to-end flexible packaging solution for food brands.

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Gillian Garside-Wight, director of consulting, Aura Global, says Burnham must push and enable more reuse, more recycling and more use of renewable resources.

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Boxer charged with killing aid worker in Greece after his wife gave police 'key' details
Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.
Met Police boss admits mistake over Cambridge professor plagiarism row
Sir Mark Rowley says his force "dropped the ball" after it investigated a reporter looking into claims about Jason Arday.
Stephen Bear jailed for breaching restraining order
The reality TV contestant is back in prison after admitting a harassment charge regarding Georgia Harrison.
Two police officers injured during second night of anti-immigration disorder in Norfolk
Norfolk Police attend two nights of disorder in Thetford as MP condemns "ugly scenes".
EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.