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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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Thousands of security personnel deployed as Delhi braces for cockroach protest
Thousands of security personnel deployed as Delhi braces for cockroach protest
Several trains to Delhi have been cancelled and dozens of metro stations are shut to stop protesters from gathering.
Ashe was too scared to cancel her wedding - the story became a hit song
Ashe was too scared to cancel her wedding - the story became a hit song
US singer-songwriter Ashe reveals the story behind her international smash hit, Stop The Wedding.
Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you?
Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr on making history at her NFL half-time show
Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr on making history at her NFL half-time show
The Nigerian star will become the first African artist to headline the show at an international NFL game.
Weekend showers and sunshine for UK ahead of warmer temperatures next week
Weekend showers and sunshine for UK ahead of warmer temperatures next week
With sunshine and showers forecast for the weekend, next week could see a return to some warmer temperatures but there will be gales for some.