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BGM launches new range of digital finishing machines

UK-based finishing equipment manufacturer Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM) has launched Compact, a new range of finishing lines tailored to the needs of those digitally...
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UK spirits specialist wins new business with Colorado distiller following US trade mission

THE BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, has revealed that one of its members has secured new business following an...
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Alupro manifesto aims to help deliver circular aluminium packaging supply chain

ALUPRO has unveiled a new manifesto as part of its commitment to delivering a circular and sustainable aluminium packaging supply chain for the UK. Alongside...
Stuart Foster and Professor Andrew Dove

RECOUP strengthens board with new advisor appointments

RECOUP has confirmed the appointments of Professor Andrew Dove and Jon Brookes as new advisors to its board. The organisation said the moves reflect RECOUP’s...
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Latest series ‘sets new benchmark for entry‑level production print’

KONICA Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has announced the launch of the new AccurioPress C5080 Series, which is designed to reduce complexity and enable faster...
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Metsä Board expands climate targets to end of life emissions with SBTi validation

FRESH fibre paperboard producer Metsä Board has announced that it has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its updated near-term emissions...
Armand Schoonbrood, Mondi

AI ‘fundamentally reshaping’ how consumers discover and buy products online

MONDI has released its annual e-commerce trend report 2026, which has revealed that six in ten shoppers now use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during...
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LVF urges government to ringfence PPT monies for recycling development

A family-owned packaging manufacturer has called on the UK Government to ringfence the money raised through the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) to develop joined-up...

New upcycling method offers plastic waste solution

SCIENTISTS at the University of Edinburgh have discovered a way to convert widely used plastics into new materials with properties that degrade more rapidly. Working...
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Manufacturer focuses cheese pack innovation on recyclable solutions

COVERIS is highlighting how cheese producers can prepare for upcoming UK and EU packaging legislation through recycle-ready flexible packaging solutions. The manufacturer will be showcasing...
Cold chain packaging solutions

Macfarlane Packaging brings eutecma’s cold chain system to UK customers

MACFARLANE Packaging has announced a new partnership with eutecma to bring its ICECATCH and PROTECT cold chain solutions to the UK. Through the partnership, Macfarlane...
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Entries sought for Plastics Industry Awards 2026

ENTRIES are now open for the 25th anniversary edition of The Plastics Industry Awards 2026. Two new categories are featured this year: EPR Leadership and...