Jon Hughes
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Amcor has received the Luxe Pack in Green Award for CleanStream®. The advanced recycling technology converts household polypropylene waste into high-purity packaging suitable for beauty and personal care applications. By scaling recycled PP at its UK facility, Amcor supports brands seeking lower-carbon, regulation-compliant alternatives to virgin plastics.
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China has expanded its export restrictions on rare earth elements and related technologies. The new rules, targeting defence and semiconductor users, mark the broadest tightening of Beijing’s control over critical minerals to date.
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Automation sentiment is shifting across Europe. New research shows 84 percent of employees view robotics positively, as collaborative robots (cobots) become central to workforce and productivity strategies.
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ABB will sell its global robotics division to Japan’s SoftBank Group for $5.4 billion. The transaction, expected to close in 2026, marks one of the largest robotics takeovers in history and signals ABB’s strategic exit from advanced automation manufacturing.
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LOCTITE has launched a new adhesive portfolio for e-Mobility repair. The range includes thermal gap fillers, gasketing, threadlockers, and retaining compounds engineered to meet EV battery and e-Drive repair demands. By supporting circular repair practices, LOCTITE aims to extend vehicle lifespan and reduce environmental impact across the automotive aftermarket.
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Amcor has secured the RECOUP Award for Best Plastic Product. The company’s reusable polypropylene cup and lid range combines reusability, recyclability, and customisable design offering a sustainable yet practical solution for foodservice operators.
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SBM Offshore and Cognite are scaling AI collaboration. The companies will deploy Cognite’s industrial AI platform across SBM’s Brazilian FPSO fleet, standardising data and accelerating digital transformation. The expansion builds on 18 months of groundwork to unify asset lifecycle datasets and embed AI into floating production operations.
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SECO has launched six new AI edge applications. Designed for industrial safety, voice security, and human–machine interaction, the tools cover use cases from speaker verification to predictive maintenance for tunnelling.
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Amcor will showcase new healthcare packaging at CPHI 2025. The company will present rigid and flexible solutions designed to improve patient usability and meet growing sustainability demands.
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UK manufacturing faces a structural skills crisis undermining competitiveness. A 42% collapse in apprenticeships and delayed government reforms risk leaving companies unable to meet net zero deadlines or adopt critical industrial technologies.
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