Jon Hughes
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Cold Chain Technologies is urging pharma companies to plan for climate extremes. Rising global temperatures, extreme cold, and severe weather disruptions are increasing risks to temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, with robust thermal packaging and real-time monitoring now critical to maintaining product integrity across complex, multi-leg supply chains.
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Amcor will present its expanded packaging portfolio at Empack 2026. Exhibiting rigid and flexible formats side by side, the company will highlight recycled materials, lightweighting, and refill-ready systems designed to help brands meet sustainability targets while maintaining performance, protection, and regulatory compliance.
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Prism eLogistics urges brands to review packaging before EPR deadlines. With RAM 1 classifications set to drive sharply higher fees for red-rated materials, the logistics specialist is advising businesses to act now, warning that missing data defaults to red and that reclassification timelines remain uncertain.
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Autopack will showcase automated and semi-automated packaging machinery at Birmingham NEC. The independent integrator will exhibit five machines at Packaging Innovations and Empack 2026, highlighting flexible sealing, weighing, filling, and depositor systems designed to support a wide range of products, packaging formats, and production scales.
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Nulogy will showcase its full Manufacturing Operating System at Packaging Innovations. At the NEC Birmingham on 11–12 February, the company will present its Shop Floor, Smart Factory, and Quality & Compliance platforms, alongside panel discussions on software’s role in modern contract packing.
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Testo Saveris has released a major software update for pharmaceutical monitoring. The latest release of the testo Saveris 1 Environmental Monitoring System introduces automated workflows, enhanced approvals, and flexible webhook controls to strengthen compliance, data integrity, and operational efficiency under GxP and GMP frameworks.
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Demand for sovereign cyber security has driven growth at e2e-assure. The SOC-as-a-service provider has secured 18 new customers and several million pounds in additional revenue, alongside the appointment of Richard Groome as OT Sales Specialist to support regulated UK organisations.
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A new loading ramp has transformed container unloading at Hubergroup’s Nottingham site. Installed by Thorworld Industries, the solution has enabled the printing ink manufacturer to move to direct container unloading, supporting a revised international supply chain strategy following its acquisition by Mavco Corporation.
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The BCMPA will champion outsourcing partnerships at Packaging Innovations and Empack. At the NEC Birmingham on 11–12 February, the Association will showcase contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment, and logistics expertise, host the Pitch the Co-Packers final, and offer practical guidance on selecting third-party partners.
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Cybanetix reports accelerating profits amid demand for AI-driven MDR services. The UK-based managed security specialist says recurring SOC contracts now account for 90% of ARR, as automation, generative AI, and workforce expansion drive margin improvement and market share gains.
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