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SABIC divests its EP business and ETP business in the Americas and Europe
By selling these two businesses, SABIC is expecting to generate an enterprise value of $950 million.
BP&R Thought Leadership Report 2026
Explore BP&R Thought Leadership Report 2026, with insights from leading companies on the latest trends and innovations.
Ipsum acquires CountyClean Group Ltd
As a result of the move, the company will expand its liquid management capabilities and will gain access to the Surrey-based waste treatment and recycling facility.
Dr Rainer Seele becomes Covestro Supervisory Board Chairman
Seele succeeds Dr Richard Pott, who previously held the chairman position for over 10 years.
Big Bear Plastics roars forward with £2m investment
Emma Hockley, Big Bear Plastics' Managing Director, is looking to maximise installation of two CNCs, a new robot and a waterjet machine.

The global environmental non-profit CDP has published its annual A Lists, recognising companies for leadership in environmental transparency and performance.

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High-end commercial tableware manufacturer Churchill China recently re-configured the packaging of their ceramic products and achieved improved protection in transit at the same time as reducing overall packaging.

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PN visited BRC-accredited Expac in Preston to see how the formulations and full-service co-packing specialist is building on its portfolio of global brand clients and handling cost inflation.

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Packaging News has extended the nominations deadline for the Women in Packaging Excellence Awards 2026, until 23 January 2026.

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Ofcom investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
The watchdog said it had received reports of the platform's Grok AI chatbot creating undressed images of people.
Daughter of taxi driver killed in Bolton crash 'devastated'
Humayra Ali says her first thought was the fear her father must have felt before he died in Bolton.
'PGA Tour faces huge dilemma over Koepka return'
The PGA Tour would love to have Brooks Koepka back on their circuit but the transition will prove a tricky one writes Iain Carter.
Man admits causing golf course crash death
Suzanne Cherry, 62, died four days after she was hit by a van involved in a police pursuit.
Fed chair Powell hits out at 'unprecedented' probe by US justice department
Jerome Powell said he believed the investigation was due to Donald Trump's anger over the Fed's refusal to cut interest rates.