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Mars Materials joins the Shell Gamechanger Program
The company’s involvement in the Program is said to have accelerated its development plans by around three years.
Reconomy acquires majority stake in LiBCycle through its RLG brand
The move will strengthen RLG's advanced logistics infrastructure and data-driven tracking systems.
FANUC highlights importance of sustainability and automation to UK manufacturing success
FANUC UK’s Vice Managing Director, Andy Armstrong, has highlighted the importance of sustainability and automation in driving a resilient, smart and globally competitive UK manufacturing sector.
Plasticade acquires Mr. Chain to expand within the safety market
Mr. Chain's product portfolio includes a selection of crowd control, safety, and barrier solutions.
Intertronics presents new Dymax 9773  adhesive for defense and aerospace
Intertronics presents a new adhesive for ruggedising and staking critical electronic components onto printed circuit boards (PCB) for the aerospace and defence sectors: Dymax 9773.

International Paper has announced its plan to create two independent, publicly traded companies as it continues to evolve following the purchase of DS Smith.

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Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, taking place on 11 & 12 February at Birmingham’s NEC, has unveiled its full conference programme, featuring four dedicated stages that explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of packaging.

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Aluminium foil tray manufacturer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has further strengthened its commercial leadership with the appointment of Fern Timmins as head of foodservice & distribution, alongside two new national account managers.

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Macfarlane Packaging, supplier of protective packaging in the UK and Europe, has introduced the PadPak Guardian 30 from Ranpak, a versatile paper cushioning system designed to meet the demands of medium to high-volume packing operations.

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Prism eLogistics is celebrating the growth of multiple partnerships across its sleeving, packing and e-commerce fulfilment logistics services at this year’s Packaging Innovations & Empack show.

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Rangers' Euro distraction fades as mammoth month comes into focus
Now Rangers are out of Europe, has the road to their domestic path been cleared?
Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?
Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research.
Weekly quiz: Which record is Harry Styles set to break?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Who is 'shy and nervous' Villa match-winner Jimoh-Aloba?
Aston Villa match-winner Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba is described as "shy and nervous" by Morgan Rogers - but the teenager announced himself on the European stage.
Agents in Minneapolis could be pulled back if local officials cooperate, border tsar says
Tom Homan said the immigration operation would be more "targeted", as the Trump administration works to calm frustrations both in the city and on Capitol Hill