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Industry news Glass industry warns Welsh recycling plans are “unworkable” and faces double charging Glass industry warns Welsh recycling plans are “unworkable” and faces double charging  RachaelBridgland Tue, 16/06/2026 - 15:50 British Glass · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Waitrose becomes first supermarket to sell samphire all year round Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to stock locally grown samphire throughout the year. This move is part of the retailer’s commitment to support British produce and local suppliers.… Grocery Gazette · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news New PRAS Seminar Set to Bring Together 350+ Plastics Sustainability and Recycling Professionals - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news General Tire unveils Grabber AT3 Plus for year-round SUV and 4×4 tyre applications General Tire has expanded its all-terrain range with the Grabber AT3 Plus, an all-season tyre developed for 4x4s and SUVs that need dependable performance both on the road and off it. The newcomer is designed to deliver confident traction in changing weather conditions while strengthening the brand’s offer in two growing vehicle segments. Tyrepress · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Ineffable Intelligence and Google Cloud partner on new frontier AI lab Ineffable Intelligence and Google Cloud have entered a strategic partnership in which Google will provide the specialised infrastructure for Ineffable’s new frontier AI lab. Under the agreement, London-based Ineffable Intelligence selected Google Cloud as its preferred cloud partner. The partnership follows Ineffable’s historic $1.1bn (£814m) seed round, the largest of its kind in European hist… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Make UK analysis demands action on recycled aluminium supplies MRW Make UK analysis demands action on recycled aluminium supplies Trade body recommends scaling up investment in sorting and processing aluminium scrap, along with measures to secure domestic supplies Make UK analysis demands action on recycled aluminium supplies Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Report flags that composite packaging pEPR fees may be inflated The £461 per tonne disposal fee currently applied to fibre-based composite (FBC) packaging under pEPR could be significantly overstated, according to new analysis. A report published by compliance scheme Beyondly, and commissioned by the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE UK), found that the true fee could be between £34 and £92 per … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Bolder Industries gains permit for EU recovered carbon black site MRW Bolder Industries gains permit for EU recovered carbon black site New European manufacturing facility based at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges will be supported via EU funding to encourage more circular industrial and manufacturing processes Bolder Industries gains permit for EU recovered carbon black site Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Bangladesh labour reforms under scrutiny Unions hail new labour laws and international safety agreements in Bangladesh but warn that weak enforcement continues to undermine garment […] Ecotextile News · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Michelin to put new truck tyres and AI fleet tools in RTX spotlight Michelin will use this year’s Road Transport Expo to showcase new truck tyres and connected fleet technologies, with AI-led tools for safety, compliance and operating efficiency also featuring on its stand. The manufacturer will present the new X Multi D2 295/80 R22.5 on stand G54, giving the tyre its UK show debut ahead of a September market launch. Road Transport Expo 2026 takes place at NAEC… Tyrepress · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Evonik offering Ultrasil eCO from ISCC Plus-certified plant Together with the team at precipitated silica manufacturer Egesil Kimya, Evonik has reached a key milestone in its sustainability journey by obtaining ISCC Plus certification for its precipitated silica plant in Adapazarı, Turkey - its first certified silica site in the EMEA region. With this certification in place, the site has now begun commercial production of Ultrasil eCO, Evonik’s circular… Tyrepress · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news EU steps up action on PFAS pollution after high-level stakeholder dialogue On 15 June 2026, EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall convened a high-level dialogue on the growing challenge posed by PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Open Access Government — Environment · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Banelec Director Marks 20 Years at the Heart of a Growing Engineering Success Story When Jennie Banner looks back on the last 20 years at Banelec, she does not immediately talk about major contracts, nuclear infrastructure projects or global OEMs. Instead, she talks about family. The business was founded in 2000, incorporated in 2005 by her husband, Dean Banner, during a period when the company was little more than determination, engineering expertise and relentless hard work.… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Minister Sends Strong Signal to Vehicle Recycling Sector Defra Minister Mary Creagh used the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Conference 2026 to recognise the strategic value of ATFs and set out policy direction on circularity, critical minerals, battery recycling, Digital Waste Tracking and stronger enforcement against rogue operators. ATF Professional · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news UK government launches national network for quantum standards The UK government has launched a new national network to coordinate standards for quantum technologies, strengthening the ability of British companies to grow in the UK and sell around the world. Announced today by science minister Lord Vallance, the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) will establish the National Quantum Standards Network (QSN) to bring together common […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Smarter NVH End‑of‑Line Testing from a Single Source To help automotive manufacturers improve their acoustic, vibration and mechanical performance processes, Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK) has combined its NVH end‑of‑line (EoL) testing tool – Discom NVH production testing systems – with its torque measurement technology. EoL NVH testing plays a critical role in modern automotive manufacturing, verifying the acoustic and dynamic behaviour of every u… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Fibre-based composite pEPR fees ‘may have been significantly overcharged’ NEW analysis published by compliance scheme Beyondly has found producers of fibre-based composite (FBC) packaging like liquid cartons, sandwich wrappers and ready meal containers may have been ‘significantly overcharged’ by the packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) scheme. The report found that the £461 per tonne pEPR fee charged for FBCs has been incorrectly calculated, with […] Packaging Scotland · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news LKQ Euro Car Parts launches ERA Reman range in UK LKQ Euro Car Parts has introduced the ERA Reman range of alternators and starter motors to the UK market, adding a remanufactured OE-quality option for independent workshops and fleet operators. Produced in Europe and backed by more than 30 years of remanufacturing experience, the range is designed to deliver OE-level performance at a more accessible price point. LKQ says each unit is remanufac… Tyrepress · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news First speakers confirmed for London Packaging Week 2026 ORGANISERS of London Packaging Week have unveiled the first wave of speakers for its 2026 conference programme. Taking place on 16 & 17 September at Excel London, the event is expected to welcome more than 5,700 visitors, 220 exhibitors, and 90 speakers across three conference stages. The first wave of speakers include Esther Carter, chief […] Packaging Scotland · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Primark Welcomes New York Shoppers to Flagship in Manhattan’s Herald Square - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Leadership development course participants visit Sheard Packaging 22 delegates from the Sheet Plant Association’s (SPA) Emerging Leaders Programme recently gathered at Sheard Packaging for the third module of the flagship leadership development initiative. The module, entitled Managing and Building Teams, focused on developing the skills and behaviours required to lead, motivate and support high-performing teams within the corrugated packaging industry. As pa… Packaging Scotland · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Target supplier pays workers $6m back pay Guatemala garment workers win wage theft fight after Target supplier SAE-A steps in to fund back pay and severance GUATEMALA […] Ecotextile News · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Premium chocolate producer enjoys sweet tase of success with Ishida weighers TWO Ishida multihead weighers are helping to ensure perfect pack weights for Zotter Schokolade, a producer of more than 500 different chocolate products in Riegersburg, Austria. The company, founded by Josef Zotter in 1987 and now run by his daughter, Julia, employs around 230 people at the site. Around 300,000 visitors come to the Zotter […] Packaging Scotland · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Peacock-inspired ink promises fade-resistant sustainable colour printing Researchers at Japan's Kobe University have developed a fade-resistant colour ink that produces colour without relying on conventional dyes or pigments, potentially opening new opportunities for longer-lasting and more resource-efficient printing and coating technologies. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Simpler recycling? Military-grade weaponry still not fit for bins It should go without saying, but grenades, tank shells and bullets do not belong in your domestic metal waste stream. According to Devon County Council, recycling centres across the authority have been forced to pause processing due to potentially dangerous items being identified on-site. These have included a tank shell at Ivybridge, discovered in January, […] Environment Journal · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Packaging News Sustainability PowerBook | Tim Barbary, George Atkinson, Greg Paradowski Packaging News has launched the Sustainability PowerBook – a power list of the 50 people shaping sustainability in packaging. Packaging News (UK) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Planet Green links remanufacturing to US manufacturing strategy California remanufacturer argues cartridge reuse should form part of America's wider efforts to strengthen domestic manufacturing, supply-chain resilience and resource efficiency. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news NTT bets on circular metals NTT and Mitsubishi Materials plan to establish a joint venture to expand the use of recycled metals from discarded IT equipment and telecoms infrastructure, as Japan intensifies efforts to secure domestic supplies of critical resources. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Analysis: Energy-efficient air conditioning could save Indian homes 69bn rupees a year More energy-efficient air-conditioning units could, together, save Indian households ₹69bn ($724m) a year, according to... Carbon Brief · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Aluminum packaging producers must sell the material’s sustainability, says GlobalData A significant number of consumers globally do not see aluminum/metal packaging as highly sustainable, highlighting the need for aluminum packaging producers to promote the material’s sustainability, says GlobalData. Packaging News (UK) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news The ocean has protections on paper, it needs them in the water Despite encouraging growth in marine protected area coverage, the global effort to safeguard the ocean still faces a critical shortfall. Not in ambition, but in the people, skills, funding and systems needed to turn conservation promises into lasting protection, according to a new report. The report, titled ‘Closing the Implementation Gap: Capacity Development for Effective […] Environment Journal · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news NZ study backs regulated textile stewardship New research finds a national product stewardship scheme could deliver more than $600 million in net economic benefits by 2038 […] Ecotextile News · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news BAE Systems commits over £43m to back European defence tech startups BAE Systems has committed €50m (£43.2m) to VC funds focused on backing European defence tech startups. A sum of €25m (£21.6m) will be invested into two funds headed up by Expeditions and Lakestar, who are both working to help shape the future of European defence innovation by backing founders and technologies aiming to deliver next […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news James Cropper unveils ‘The Colours of Manchester’ at The Independent Paper Show Master papermaker James Cropper has unveiled ‘The Colours of Manchester’ at the inaugural Manchester edition of The Independent Paper Show 2026, transforming the city’s architecture, atmosphere and cultural identity into a living paper palette shaped by place, memory and observation. Packaging News (UK) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Electric vehicle transition: councils need clear, equitable, national roadmap What practical realities face local authorities trying to improve and expand EV infrastructure? We take a closer look at street-level challenges. The transition to electric vehicles is one of the most significant changes facing the transport sector. It is central to achieving the UK’s net zero ambitions and reducing emissions from one of the country’s […] Environment Journal · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news KMP wins ‘Collector of the Year’ award KMP AG has been named “Collector of the Year 2026” at The Recycler Awards, in recognition of its work with the Save Resources recycling and take-back system. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Epson settles another projector brightness lawsuit Epson announced it has reached a settlement with Vizony for a lawsuit highlighting deceptive advertising practices surrounding the company’s Vizony RD830 projector model. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Cooper gains all-season, winter lines With Dunlop now under new ownership, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is making progress with the ‘Cooperisation’ of the range it previously offered under the famous brand name. The tyre maker has presented the latest additions to the Cooper portfolio, including car and van tyres for the all-season and winter segments. Tyrepress · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Hybrid supercapacitors solution to the power/energy tradeoff In this article, Frank Lev shares his experience with supercapacitors, focusing on lithium-type hybrid supercapacitors (HSC). Many leading supercapacitor manufacturers have developed and commercialised HSCs, which are increasingly used in applications traditionally reserved for batteries or conventional capacitors. It is worth mentioning that the HSCs are not hybrid systems combining batteries … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Aetna Group brings paper-based pallet wrapping to Mondi site Aetna Group brand Robopac has installed an advanced automatic station for wrapping pallets with paper reels at the Mondi Lembacel plant located in Bétheniville, France. Packaging News (UK) · 16 Jun 2026