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Greyparrot launches its OEE dashboard
Greyparrot launches its OEE dashboard
The solution is for materials recovery facilities and plastics recovery facilities.
Amcor collaborates with Dow to promote low carbon packaging solution adoption
Amcor collaborates with Dow to promote low carbon packaging solution adoption
The pair will identify technically and commercially viable packaging applications and engage value chain partners early in the adoption process.
Husky Technologies unveils its HyCAP 4.0 tooling platform
Husky Technologies unveils its HyCAP 4.0 tooling platform
The platform was designed with beverage closure manufacturing in mind.
Wythe Windows becomes Schüco Polymer’s US UPVC window and door manufacturing partner
Wythe Windows becomes Schüco Polymer’s US UPVC window and door manufacturing partner
The partnership brings a window and door system to Wythe’s fully automated manufacturing process.
The Confederation of British Metalforming appoints Andrea Wilson as Ambassador for SMEs
The Confederation of British Metalforming appoints Andrea Wilson as Ambassador for SMEs
Manufacturing campaigner Andrea Wilson has been appointed Ambassador for SMEs by the CBM, with the new role focusing on giving smaller manufacturers a stronger voice in government and industry policy.
UK Packaging Awards | Amcor wins Packaging Company of the Year title

Amcor has been named UK Packaging Company of the Year at the UK Packaging Awards 2026.

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PackUK sets out autumn pEPR roadmap as UK Packaging PRO takes greater role

PackUK has set out the next phase of packaging EPR delivery, including Year 2 producer fees, publication of its five-year strategy, further development of RAM and a forthcoming call for evidence on the future of fee modulation.

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Pulpex moves paper bottles into mass production with Glasgow factory

Pulpex has opened its first commercial fibre-bottle plant near Glasgow, with capacity for up to 40 million units a year and more than 90% of initial production already committed.

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DEFRA sets out PRN and PERN issuing requirements

Defra has published new guidance explaining how accredited reprocessors and exporters should issue Packaging Waste Recycling Notes (PRNs) and Packaging Waste Export Recycling Notes (PERNs) under EPR

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Eco Flexibles secures top BRCGS AA+ grade after surprise audit

The UK packaging specialist recorded just one minor non-conformance in an unannounced inspection, upgrading its previous AA rating.

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'We lost the life of a brother' - rider protest delays Giro di Lombardia
'We lost the life of a brother' - rider protest delays Giro di Lombardia
Riders at the Giro di Lombardia stage a protest over safety concerns which delays the start of the race for five minutes.
Screams, haunting scenes and deadly hide-and-seek, as Celebrity Traitors heats up
Screams, haunting scenes and deadly hide-and-seek, as Celebrity Traitors heats up
Episode four saw another contestant killed off, a ghoulish mission near a graveyard and a spooky twist.
Drumcree parade ban was in interests of peace, says Bryant
Drumcree parade ban was in interests of peace, says Bryant
The decision followed a warning from the chief constable that allowing the procession to go ahead could lead to serious injury, disorder and wider unrest across Northern Ireland.
Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 15 people including three children
Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 15 people including three children
Children are among the victims, authorities say, and more victims could still be buried in the rubble of a large apartment block that was destroyed.
Green Party wants to make sure it is 'not vulnerable to extremists'
Green Party wants to make sure it is 'not vulnerable to extremists'
The party's Westminster leader Ellie Chowns made the comments after ex-leader Caroline Lucas said some members had joined to vote in the Zionism motion.