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The Crest Group acquires Dukane
The move should promote the company’s next period of growth.
SABIC unveils its ULTEM DU762 resin
The resin is ideal for smartphone middle frame applications.
Zeus expands CathX Medical’s catheter manufacturing capabilities
The expansion includes the leasing of a new catheter manufacturing facility in Costa Rica.
Navigating the shift towards recycled polymers
BP&R caught up with Tony Ward, Managing Director at Ward Polymers, to discuss changing customer expectations, the practical challenges of working with recycled materials and what the next five years could look like for the business.

London Packaging Week has officially opened, and is expected to bring together more than 220 exhibitors and more than 90 speakers at Excel London, 16-17 September, with organiser Easyfairs expecting one of the busiest editions to date.

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British glassmakers have launched the 'Back British-made Glass Charter' – a voluntary pledge that brings together parliamentarians, industry and key stakeholders to support the strategic importance of domestic glass manufacturing.

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Coveris is showcasing its latest recyclable and PFAS-free pet food packaging solutions to PATS UK 2026, taking place from 27-29 September at NEC Birmingham (Stand A35), where visitors can explore solutions developed to combine product protection, operational performance and improved recyclability.

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The Wasdell Group has completed the acquisition of Polypouch, a flexible packaging spe-cialist based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

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Exchange for Change, British Soft Drinks Association, Food and Drink Federation, British Retail Consortium, and Carlsberg Britvic will come together at London Packaging Week to examine one of the biggest changes to its packaging and recycling system in a generation.

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Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.
Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments
The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.
Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".
What's gone wrong for Chelsea talent Kendry Paez?
Kendry Paez was one of the world's best young talents when Chelsea signed him as a 16-year-old. Three years later, he's playing for the Under-21s. So what has gone wrong?
Charlotte to host WTA Finals from 2027
The WTA Finals will take place in the American city of Charlotte from 2027 on a three-year deal.