GÜNTHER has recently worked with a UK plastics manufacturer to test its BlueFlow hot runner system, which brought a 24.6% reduction in energy consumption compared to an existing tool.

The move expands the company’s precision tooling and mould-building capabilities.

Susan Staff, Commercial Director at Aylesbury Granulator, discusses an often-overlooked opportunity: turning plastic purgings and production waste from a cost burden into a valuable asset.

Valpak research has found national recycling capacity would have struggled to handle the nationwide introduction of mandatory household flexible plastic collections as originally planned from March 2027.

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Cartons giant Elopak has reported an improved Q2 following a softer first quarter this year.

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EcoVend by Reconomy says it had a successful Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix last month at Silverstone with its Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs).

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A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.

On Saturday, Most Valuable Promotions celebrates its fifth anniversary. One of the feistiest upstarts in modern boxing has given a new platform to the world's best female fighters.

Liverpool's draw at Newcastle emphasised once again their midfield fragility but will they act in the market and bring in a defensive-minded player?