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Haitian manufacturing: Behind the scenes
Visiting Haitian's Ningbo & Suzhou facilities was an incredible experience, which I could only summed up in what I hope you find an entertaining and informative review!
Portugal launches its deposit return scheme for single-use drink containers
Portugal becomes the 19th European country to implement this kind of system, and the first sizable market in Southern Europe to adopt a DRS.
BERICAP acquires Embankment Plastics
The Ireland-based company primarily supplies dairy, food, and technical closures.
ENGEL showcases two new machine ranges at Interplas 2026
The company is set to bring its victory electric and WINTEC e-win machines, allowing attendees to get up close with the injection moulding machinery.
Eurochiller balances productivity and energy use at Interplas 2026
Eurochiller UK, part of Atlas Copco’s Process Cooling Solutions division, will demonstrate how advanced process cooling technologies can help UK plastics manufacturers improve efficiency, stabilise production and reduce operations at Interplas 2026.

Legislation outlining the Government’s plans to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking in England have now been put before Parliament.

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Saica Pack has announced the launch of its new warehouse in Hartlepool, County Durham.

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Macpac has collaborated with Valpak to develop an in-house carbon calculator tool.

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Alexir Partnership Group’ s packaging design agency Alexir Creative has invested in an additional Zünd S3 M-800  Digital Cutter to expand its white sampling and printed prototyping capacity.

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The Isle of Wight Distillery has worked with Facer to launch its Mermaid brand into the US market with a spirits miniatures gift set.

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Boats, dancing and cake-cutting: Bermuda welcomes King Charles
Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome.
Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
The Papers:  'Burnham plans to return' and 'Four weeks from crunch'
Labour grandee Andy Burnham "plans to return to Westminster" and oil crunch looms lead Saturday's papers.
Peter Kay show evacuated and man held after police investigate 'suspicious bag'
A 19-year-old man is in custody and the Birmingham site has been searched.
EastEnders star on the mental health story 'for everyone'
Aaron Thiara has been portraying Ravi Gulati in the soap in a story about complex PTSD.