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Use the data; Work smarter
BP&R sits down with Dr Stephen Pepper, Managing Director, to discuss how these benefits of Wittmann smart manufacturing equipment and systems.
Waste or revenue?
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.
Why technical expertise matters more than ever
The masterbatch industry has changed dramatically over the past few years. Nick Barber, Director at Masterlink Solutions Ltd, explores the landscape in depth.
PMMDA at 60
From a small group of industry leaders to one of Britain’s longest-standing associations, PMMDA’s legacy continues to live on. This year marks 60 years of supporting both its members and the wider industry through ever-evolving market conditions.
UK Government delays plastic films and flexible packaging collections
Councils in England will not be required to collect items until the 1st April 2030.

The Food Service Packaging Association (FPA) and British Glass have welcomed the appointment of Exchange for Change as the Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Wales.

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BakPac, the flexible packaging division of Bakers, has installed two new Totani automatic spout inserters are its Brentwood site, which are set to improve speed and capacity for refill and liquid pouch projects

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USA-based Engineered Printing Solutions (EPS) has enabled MasterCut Tool to build a scalable, cost-focused decoration strategy for its industrial tooling packaging, using a combination of multi-pass and single-pass direct-to-object (DTO) inkjet technologies to optimize production across tens of thousands of part numbers. EPS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xaar, works with manufacturers to manage multiple ...

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Exchange for Change has been appointed as the Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Wales.

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Caerphilly County Borough Council in Wales is expanding its resident engagement work to an additional number of areas with the aim to transform recycling behaviours.

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Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike, reports say
The man had taken his two boys on the trip but is said to have left one behind when he got tired.
Williams and Alcaraz to play US Open mixed doubles
Serena Williams will pair up with Carlos Alcaraz for the mixed doubles at the US Open at Flushing Meadows.
Infantino asked to stay away from youth tournament
Gianni Infantino has been asked to stay away from a youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend by Concacaf president Victor Montagliani.
Watch: Moment robot attempts to beat Usain Bolt's 100m record
An android at China's World Humanoid Robot Games ran faster than Bolt's world record, smartphone maker Honor says.
Ajayi is rock at the back as Hull stun Man Utd - player ratings
How Hull City and Manchester United's players rated following their Premier League match.