Materials
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MGS Technical Plastics completes management buyout led by directors. The Blackburn-based company remains committed to its strategic goals and community involvement, with operations continuing unchanged. The acquisition, effective 22 January 2026, marks a pivotal moment in MGS’s history, as the directors assume full ownership, ensuring continued excellence in manufacturing.
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Matlantis unveils new crystal structure prediction technology. Matlantis CSP accelerates the discovery of stable crystal structures, aiding decarbonisation and next-generation energy efforts. By introducing computational screening, it streamlines materials research, reducing reliance on laborious synthesis experiments. Honda R&D adopts this technology to enhance exploration efficiency in complex material systems.
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Tubex has launched Nature Easysleeve for biodegradable hedge planting protection. Designed for small-scale and hard-to-retrieve planting schemes, the new shelter delivers up to three years of early-stage protection while biodegrading naturally in situ using bio-based, non-toxic materials.
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Amcor is showcasing multiple packaging options for de-icing markets applications. Combining rigid containers, trigger sprays, jerry cans, and flexible bags, the company is positioning itself as a one-stop supplier for durable, recyclable, and PCR-enabled packaging suited to harsh winter operating conditions.
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Medite Smartply will meet EU E05 MDF rules by April. The producer says most Medite-branded MDF will comply from early April 2026, ahead of the 6 August 2026 REACH deadline that halves formaldehyde emissions to 0.062 mg/m³.
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MM Packaging Deeside will exhibit sustainable cartonboard packaging at Empack 2026. The business will showcase carton, wrap, and clip formats for food and beverage markets, alongside MM Group developments including moulded pulp, micro flute, and the GreenPeel fibre-based tray designed to replace rigid plastic in chilled food applications.
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Amcor and Greenback commission UK’s first Enval advanced recycling module. The installation at Amcor’s Heanor site marks the first European deployment of Greenback’s modular advanced recycling technology within a global packaging manufacturer, targeting food-grade circular plastics from post-consumer flexible waste.
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Metalysis has installed an argon recycling system to cut emissions. The move is expected to save 350 tonnes of argon annually and reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions by around 1,000 tonnes.
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Exel Composites secures major agreement with Tratos until 2029. The deal mandates a minimum volume commitment worth €22 million, strengthening their collaboration in composite conductor cores. This partnership aims to enhance grid efficiency by leveraging advanced, high-capacity composite technology, aligning with energy transition goals.
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Amcor will showcase new beauty and personal care packaging innovations. At Paris Packaging Week, the company will highlight rigid and flexible formats, including the Magic One recyclable airless dispenser, refillable sticks, and recycle-ready sachets, combining premium aesthetics with sustainability features such as PCR content, lightweighting, and refill systems.
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