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Coherix showcases AI-based quality control systems at AUTOMATE 2026
The solutions can be used in the automated dispensing of adhesives for the electronics and automotive industries.
Broadway celebrates EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating retention
The company secured an 87% score, 1% up on last year.
Is it really JUST a skills problem?
Are we having a skills problem, an image problem, or both? At Interplas 2026, BP&R Editor Giulia Daniele caught up with industry experts to discuss the UK’s workforce & skills landscape.
TOM & ecoFITTOM: A complete PVC-O system for resilient water network
Manufactured with Molecor’s proprietary technology, TOM and ecoFITTOM boast enhanced ductility, sustainability and long-term reliability, making it a future-ready solution for more sustainable water infrastructure.
From seaweed to sustainable manufacturing
At Interplas 2026, Symbiotex co-exhibited with ARBURG, a collaboration that highlights the breadth of possibilities of this material. We spoke with Olivia Simpson, Managing Director at Symbiotex, to gather the ins and outs.

New research from Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard Manufacturers, reveals that sustainability continues to influence purchasing decisions in the UK despite ongoing economic pressures.

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Packaging News has launched the Sustainability PowerBook – a power list of the 50 people shaping sustainability in packaging – with the Top 20 now being released.

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An updated Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) has been published to determine charges applied to products under the UK’s packaging extended producer responsibility (pEPR) regime from early next year.

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Currency volatility is hitting nearly half (45%) of businesses operating on tight net margins below 10%, seeing cuts to their profitability by up to a third, and is impacting the fluid costs of essential packaging materials, according to The FX Factor Report.

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Signode has launched a new battery-powered hand tool for plastic strapping, engineered in Switzerland as a cost-effective solution.

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Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget
Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.
Farewell Cape Verde - defeat by Argentina but they are the underdogs the World Cup will never forget
Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.
The schools starting late after 01:00 England kick-off to 'reduce pressure' on parents
Some schools are opting to open late, arguing they are striking the right balance, and many parents have backed the decision.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler
It was the bash of the century, with celebrities from singer Benson Boone and actor Hugh Grant to model Gigi Hadid and actor Ethan Hawke in attendence.
Argentina overcome Cape Verde in extra-time thriller
Argentina overcome a huge scare as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thanks to a deflected header from Cristian Romero to advance to the last 16.