Materials
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AkzoNobel expands its Interpon D2525 Anodic collection following global demand. Now spanning 18 shades, the superdurable powder coating range replicates the aesthetic of anodized aluminium while advancing sustainability and efficiency through Low-E curing technology, bio-attributed materials, and reduced emissions — delivering performance without compromising environmental integrity.
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Corplex has launched a closed-loop recycling system for its Correx® boards and AkyPak® packaging. The process, anchored by a £multi-million deinking facility in Gloucester, cuts carbon emissions by 500 tonnes annually and transforms printed polypropylene media into high-quality recycled material.
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Autopack has been named UK and Ireland distribution partner for Spanish PET blow moulding specialist SIDE. The agreement opens opportunities in personal and home care packaging, where onsite PET container production offers speed, cost efficiency, and reduced logistics, with models ranging from 4,000 to 10,000 bottles per hour.
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Scientists pioneer new process and materials for advancing modern electronics.
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New sustainability regulations are continually introduced to the UK built environment. The biodiversity net gain requirements mandated by the Environment Act 2021 were swiftly followed by the Energy Act 2023, which supports our transition to net zero. The Future Homes Standard 2025, to be introduced later this year, will add further reductions in new-build carbon…
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The government has stepped in to take control of Liberty Steel’s speciality steel operations in South Yorkshire after the High Court ruled the business insolvent. Around 1,450 jobs at Rotherham and Stocksbridge have been placed under the oversight of the Official Receiver and restructuring firm Teneo, who have been appointed to manage the sites and…
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Vehicle identification systems have undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. Number plates, once a purely functional component, are now evolving thanks to breakthroughs in material science and digital manufacturing. This shift reflects larger trends in automotive design, environmental responsibility, and consumer demand for personalisation. While vehicle registration plates must still meet strict regulatory requirements…
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Results of a new survey of UK timber frame manufacturers, published today by MEDITE SMARTPLY and the Structural Timber Association, reveal a sector with growing pressure on its shoulders — and diminishing clarity about how to meet it. The full report of results, Framing the future: The state of timber frame construction, is available now…
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In the highly competitive world of cycling, every gram and second counts. That’s why Faction Bike Studio and Frameworks teamed up with adhesives specialist LOCTITE to take bicycle frame construction and assembly to the next level. Moving beyond traditional welding techniques, this collaboration has embraced cutting-edge adhesive bonding, delivering enhanced durability, precision and weight reduction.…
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Flexible packaging specialist Korozo Group has worked with confectionery group Zertus UK & Ireland on the introduction of Baileys Chocolate Nut Mix pouches. The post Korozo Group provides stand-up pouches for Baileys Chocolate Nut Mix appeared first on Packaging News.
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