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HEXPOL brings its Thermoplastics and TPE companies together
Uniting both teams will allow the company to offer ready-tested material combinations for multi-component applications.
THERMOFILXP: A new PP-GF with reduced cycle time and high-level mechanical performance
Developed by Sumika Polymer Compounds, THERMOFILXP is a 30% glass-fibre reinforced PP, offering exceptional performance while significantly reducing cycle times.
Flushing period products releases 2,500 tonnes of plastic a year
Netflix’s The Plastic Detox documentary shows how microplastics have moved into the public health spotlight. Sanitary waste experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk discuss the issue in detail.
Guill Tool names Stephen Ovren as the new Sales Manager
Guill Tool is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Ovren as the company’s sales manager.
Reusable packaging made easy: thermoformed trays make all the difference
Ever since the first delivery of TEKU reusable trays was unloaded at Blumen Plettig KG in March 2024, disposable trays have been a thing of the past here.

Linx Printing Technologies will unveil a new continuous ink jet (CIJ) printer range at Interpack in Düsseldorf, Germany.

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The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Associations (BAMA) UK aerosol filling figures for 2025 show overall stability in the sector despite a dip of 2% from 2024.

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Valpak by Reconomy has launched its Global Data Insights platform.

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At the London Packaging Week Innovation Awards, PA Consulting, PulPac, and Diageo were recognised in the Sustainable Packaging Innovation category for their ongoing work to develop a lower-carbon, fully recyclable paper packaging for drinks.

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Each week we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN marketplace The Environment Exchange.

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Slot fears Ekitike injury is 'really bad'
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Hugo Ekitike's injury 'looks really bad' after the France striker was taken off on a stretcher during Tuesday's Champions League loss to Paris St-Germain.
Success over Spain - but how can England get best out of classy James?
How can Sarina Wiegman get the best from one of England's most talented footballers, Lauren James?
King not meeting Epstein survivors, but state visit could help ease US-UK tensions
The US state visit will see the King heading into choppy diplomatic waters during London-Washington tensions.
Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993
The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia said it would not abide by any agreements of the meeting in Washington.
Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends
Providers can encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".