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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.
Wells Performance Materials presents PFAS-free processing aids at Interplas 2026
The company reveals what to expect from its booth in June, as well as its future plans.
Covestro expands its Specialty Films Technology Competence Centre in Shanghai
The move strengthens the company’s ability to serve its customers in the Asia Pacific region.
Everrati highlights growing role of EV propulsion expertise in UAV, UGV and advanced mobility technologies
The rapid expansion of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and next-generation mobility platforms is driving demand for advanced electric propulsion technologies, according to Everrati.
UCAS data signals increase in future engineering workforce
Applications to process, chemical and biochemical engineering degree courses across the UK have risen sharply, according to newly released UCAS 2025 data, signalling a positive shift in prospective students’ interest in the profession.

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.

The post PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 10 April 2026 appeared first on Packaging News.

A poll published today (13 April) also revealed some 58% are concerned the UK is losing too much aluminium as a critical resource essential for growing the economy.

The post Britons want government to act to support UK aluminium recycling, poll shows appeared first on Packaging News.

Packaging News has announced the finalists for the Women in Packaging Excellence Awards, with more than 300 entries submitted.

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The Welsh Government has reissued a call for applications to appoint a deposit management organisation (DMO) to run and implement its national deposit (DRS) return scheme for drink containers.

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Former Nato chief warns UK security 'in peril' as he accuses Starmer of 'corrosive complacency'
Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".
We will name police and social workers unless action taken, Southport families lawyer says
Chris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken.
What's changed since Harry and Meghan last visited Australia in 2018?
BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit.
Chalamet thanked by Royal Ballet and Opera boss for boosting ticket sales
Alex Beard says the public response to Chalamet saying "no-one cares about ballet or opera" was "fantastic."
Irish musician Moya Brennan dies aged 73
The singer came to prominence when she began performing with her family in the group Clannad, which was formed in 1970.