Materials
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Amcor has launched a 38 mm handle for PET containers. The development targets large-format water and non-carbonated beverage packaging, with weight savings against the 48 mm version.
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Amcor has hosted Jess Asato MP at its Beccles site. The visit highlighted apprenticeships, local manufacturing employment, and packaging regulation affecting the UK and EU.
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MGS will use Interplas to underline its post-buyout expansion plans.
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3D Prod has acquired Sculpteo, returning it to French ownership. The combined additive manufacturing group will operate across prototyping, one-off production, and industrial-scale manufacturing, with a target of €20 million revenue by 2027.
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West Special Fasteners has won a King’s Award for Innovation. The Derbyshire manufacturer has been recognised for forging and heat-treatment work enabling advanced alloy fasteners for offshore, subsea, nuclear, defence, and other corrosive environments.
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Odqa has demonstrated 800°C solar heat for heavy industrial processes. The Oxford startup has completed field trials in Spain and melted aluminium using super-heated air in UK lab tests.
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Amcor containers are supporting Ocado Retail’s reusable packaging project. The bespoke 2 kg and 3 kg vessels are being used in the Refill Coalition trial, which allows customers to return containers for washing, refilling, and reuse.
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Pusterla 1880 UK has retained EcoVadis Platinum sustainability status again. The luxury packaging specialist increased its score to 88%, with strong results across environment and labour and human rights.
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AIMPLAS will present multi-route plastics recycling technologies at PRS Europe. The technology centre will show mechanical, chemical, enzymatic, and simulation-led approaches for converting complex plastic waste into higher-value materials.
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Amcor will demonstrate circular packaging capabilities at PRSE 2026. The company says its stand will show how recycled plastics can be converted into new packaging at scale, with a focus on recycled PE, PP, CleanStream, and advanced recycling.
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