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The Plastics Industry Association's CEO Matt Seaholm is appointed to CMA’s Board of Advisers
The CMA promotes collaboration across the US manufacturing sector.
Lubrizol unveils its medical-grade Tolerathane Thermoplastic Polyurethane material
The material offers improved tolerance to harsh biological conditions while maintaining softness, resilience, and integration.
Covestro increases TDI capacity in China
The company’s Shanghai facility now boasts a production capacity of 370,000 metric tons, up 60,000.
Injection moulding in an anti-plastic world
Despite running second-hand IMMs for 30 years, JC Moulding recognised the value of investing in new technology. This strategic move became a blueprint for modern manufacturing success, setting the business up for long-term competitiveness.
Engineering plastics for a circular future
Duncan Lugton, Head of Policy and Impact at The Institution of Chemical Engineers (iChemE), sheds light on advanced recycling processes and how chemical engineering is helping to make plastics more sustainable.

Packaging News has announced the list of nominees for the second edition of the Women in Packaging Excellence Awards.

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Coveris has announced the sale of its labels and board business to US private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management, for an undisclosed fee.

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Reiser UK, supplier of innovative processing and packaging solutions across the sausage, meat, poultry, seafood, alternative proteins, bakery and dairy sectors, has appointed James Couldwell as its new managing director.

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PackUK recently warned that it may reissue Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) bills to obligated businesses to cover a funding shortfall caused by a high volume of appeals and revised data submissions.

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Macfarlane Packaging, the leading protective packaging provider in the UK and growing in Europe, has today (9 February) published the results of its 2025 Unboxing Survey.

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Frank sacked by Spurs after eight months in charge
Tottenham sack Thomas Frank as head coach after a run of only two wins in 17 Premier League matches.
Frank sacked by Spurs after eight months in charge
Tottenham sack Thomas Frank as head coach after a run of only two wins in 17 Premier League matches.
Boy, 13, questioned over double school stabbing
The investigation into the attack at a London school is being led by counter-terrorism officers.
Children 'bombarded' with weight loss drug ads online, says commissioner
The Children's Commissioner suggested social media advertising for children should be banned.
12 things we spotted in the Oscars class photo
Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone and Michael B Jordan are among the stars at the annual Oscars luncheon.