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New alliance invigorates Ireland polymer processing market
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK and Summit Systems announce an exciting new alliance that is expanding the turnkey technology options and increasing choice and value for polymer processors across Ireland.
In review: Engel e-Day
ENGEL e-Day are back. Here's a review of Day 1.
Rutland Plastics celebrates its 70th anniversary
In 2026, the company is making its biggest machine investment with a 2400 tonne Engel moulding machine.
Biesterfeld appoints Betti Heick to its Executive Board
She will oversee the Consumer and Healthcare Business Units, the Europe sales region, and the Technology & Innovation cluster.
Enva opens 124,000-square-foot fridge recycling facility
As a result, the company will boost its recycling capacity across London and the South-East.

Industrial Labelling Systems (ILS), a UK-based supplier of print and apply labelling systems for manufacturing and logistics environments, is responding to growing interest in reducing compressed air usage by introducing QuickTamp Airless from Evolabel, an airless box labelling option for variable-height applications.

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Research by Aquapak has found that plastic packaging could be attracting a lower EPR fee than paper fibre composites.

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Konica Minolta has been awarded Top Employer status by the Top Employers Institute for a ninth consecutive year.

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Amcor has unveiled a lightweight, ergonomically designed cap closure for Wattwiller.

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Employee-owned Alexir Partnership has embarked on an ambitious rebrand.

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Boy, 13, charged after two boys stabbed in school
The two victims are said to be in a stable condition in hospital following the attack on Tuesday.
Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting
A candlelit vigil was held on Wednesday night in the remote British Columbia town where six people were killed and dozens injured.
Watch: BBC in hometown of US news anchor's abducted mother
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her home near Tucson, Arizona, prompting a widespread search and appeals from her family.
Tuchel set to sign two-year extension with England
Thomas Tuchel is set to extend his contract as England manager through to Euro 2028.
Don't sack cabinet secretary until Mandelson files published, Badenoch says
Head of the Civil Service Sir Chris Wormald is understood to be negotiating an exit package from his job.