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Plasticade acquires Mr. Chain to expand within the safety market
Mr. Chain's product portfolio includes a selection of crowd control, safety, and barrier solutions.
Intertronics presents new Dymax 9773  adhesive for defense and aerospace
Intertronics presents a new adhesive for ruggedising and staking critical electronic components onto printed circuit boards (PCB) for the aerospace and defence sectors: Dymax 9773.
Matrix Plastic Products expands operations
The company will move into an 88,00-square-foot facility.
Sun Chemical to showcase plastic pigment solutions at PLASTINDIA 2026
One of the key highlights of Sun Chemical’s exhibit is its Spectrasense Black K 0089 FK.
Netstal announces leadership changes
Kevin Green becomes President of Netstal Americas and Managing Director of Netstal Inc.

Nulogy is bringing its full suite of Manufacturing Operating Systems (MOS) to this year’s Packaging Innovations & Empack show, held on 11 and 12 February, at the NEC in Birmingham.

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Tetra Pak has invested millions in a new plant and introduced an innovative solution in its aseptic beverage cartons where the traditional aluminium foil layer is replaced with a new paper-based barrier.

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Global aluminium packaging giant Ball Corporation has partnered with German flavoured milk drinks brand Münsterland to launch SpongeBob-themed drinks in cans.

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Packaging News is reaching out to packaging professionals across the supply chain to submit their entries to the second edition of the Women in Packaging Excellence Awards.

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As 2026 unfolds, the waste management sector is entering a period of decisive change. Regulatory reform, digital oversight, and growing expectations around sustainability are no longer future considerations. They are actively reshaping how waste is collected, treated, tracked, and reported.

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Yes, you can be friends with an ex - but there are rules
The four questions you should ask before deciding whether to stay friends or go no contact.
Water bills to rise again: Use our tool to find out by how much
The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by £33 from April.
Rare night of joy for Salah and Slot amid turbulent season
After sweeping their way into the last 16, chief football writer Phil McNulty asks can the Champions League rescue Liverpool's season of turmoil?
Watch: How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis
BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city - and how we got here.
At least five killed after Storm Kristin hits Portugal
The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.