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Celanese announces new strategic initiatives
The company is repositioning its nylon business.
Valeo Joins the Global Impact Coalition
The Global Impact Coalition (GIC) announces that Valeo has joined its Automotive Plastics Circularity project, marking a significant step in expanding the coalition’s footprint across the full automotive value chain.
New compounding line enhances Broadway’s production capabilities
Broadway has significantly expanded its production capabilities with the launch of a cutting-edge USEON compounding line, featuring the advanced SAT–65 twin screw extruder and UWP500 underwater pelletiser.
LYB collaborates with Armando Alvarez Group to implement bio-circular solutions
FFS bags will be used at LYB’s Wesseling site to package and deliver select materials to customers.
Shibaura Machine brings high-precision injection moulding to Interplas 2026
Shibaura Machine will demonstrate its latest plastics and rubber manufacturing technologies at Interplas 2026 together with TM Robotics.

Faerch’s 2025 Sustainability Report outlines the company’s progress on key sustainability topics, highlighting its delivery of circular, low-carbon food packaging solutions to the market.

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Belgian food packaging specialist Galoppin Papier has invested in a Bobst Visioncut 106 LER Autoplaten die-cutter as the business continues to expand its folding carton capabilities.

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Global demand for recycled plastics has rapidly increased in response to the onset of the recent conflict between the US and Iran, new industry research claims.

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Herbert Walkers has acquired a second new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL106 6+L.

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The Label Makers has created holographic foil labels for the Head Candy Professional Peptide Range from Inline Health and Beauty.

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Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say
Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.
'Calm, humble, one of the nicest people you'll meet': Childhood coach on golf superstar Rai
Darren Prosser says he is lost for words after the golf star makes history and wins the US PGA.
Prince William selling 20% of duchy property for housing and nature projects
The Duchy of Cornwall is to sell part of its 128,000 acre estate and re-invest in more housing.
Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".
Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.