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Industry news Technosys announces site and workforce expansion Technosys is expanding its Gainsborough production site and team to meet demand for its UK manufactured vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) machines. Packaging News (UK) · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news BioOrbit secures £9.8m to advance drug manufacturing in space In-space drug manufacturing company BioOrbit has raised £9.8m in seed funding to accelerate its mission to manufacture pharmaceutical drugs in space at scale. BioOrbit’s solution enables the usage of microgravity to develop crystals of biological drugs at scale that aims to transform how life-saving treatments reach patients worldwide. Currently, 70% of the highest-grossing drugs globally […] T… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Mopria Alliance surpasses 10,000 certified product model Mopria has simplified printing and scanning into a seamless, cross-platform experience trusted by billions of people worldwide. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Triangle reports strong profit growth in Q1 2026 Triangle Tire has begun 2026 with a solid improvement in profitability, supported by lower raw material costs and stronger sales volumes, according to its first quarter consolidated report. The Chinese tyre manufacturer recorded revenue of RMB 2.47 billion (£267.6 million / US$361.3 million) in the first three months of the year, representing a year-on-year increase of 10.04 per cent. Tyrepress · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Vape Waste Remains a Growing UK Compliance Problem Vape waste is still a UK problem, despite the ban on single-use vapes. It was meant to be the moment things changed for good. The single-use vape ban came into force on 1 June 2025, and most of us assumed the mountain of brightly coloured plastic and lithium would start to shrink. Yet recent Der Beitrag Vape Waste Remains a Growing UK Compliance Problem erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Epson inkjet printers win “Best of the Best” award This marks the seventh time that Epson has received the Best of the Best Award. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news ABB Robotics’ Flexley® Mover P603 wins iF Design Award 2026 ABB Robotics’ Flexley® Mover P603 autonomous mobile robot (AMR) has won the iF Design Award 2026 in the Industry, Tools and Machinery Product Design category, based on its compact design, intelligent navigation and potential to transform performance in intralogistics applications. “The Flexley® Mover P603 is the latest step in ABB Robotics’ approach to autonomous, software-driven intralogistics… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news REFUSE REFLECTIONS: ‘Deposit Return Schemes, a lot of deposit but what’s the return?’ The Waste Whisperer, letsrecycle.com’s anonymous industry columnist, questions some of the assumptions that have been made about a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in the UK. By the time you read this, there’s a good chance a room full of people are discussing deposit return schemes in great detail at the Deposit Return Scheme Conference. And to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news ZC Rubber to display ‘broader, more complete’ Westlake, Goodride European tyre portfolio at TTC Westlake will present a significantly expanded European product line-up at The Tire Cologne 2026 (9-11 June, Koelnmesse Hall 8.1, Booth C050g), as parent company ZC Rubber showcases its latest developments. ZC Rubber said its stand will underline its flagship Westlake brand’s growing focus on the European market, with a mix of new passenger car tyres scheduled for launch in the second half of 2… Tyrepress · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Investigation launched into ‘sickening’ 30k tonne waste dumping The Environment Agency (EA) has launched an investigation into a 30,000-tonne illegal waste site as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) near Shawell, Leicestershire. The investigation found that significant amounts of household waste had been dumped at the Cave’s Inn Pits site, which the Agency described as “well-concealed”. After receiving reports of odours from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news OurCoop saves 5.4m grocery items with Olio OurCoop has announced that it reached the milestone of saving 5.4m grocery items from waste within its partnership with social enterprise Olio. The major co-operative which launched in January 2026,… Grocery Gazette · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news ALO-DA! BRITS GO WILD FOR DAD CHIC ALDI LAUNCHES LIMITED-EDITION HAWAIIAN SHIRTS INSPIRED BY FAN FAVOURITE SPECIALBUYS Aldi is turning up the heat on summer style, tapping into the resurgence of ‘dad fashion’ with the launch of its own limited-edition Hawaiian shirts, available exclusively through a nationwide competition ahead of the Early May Bank Holiday. The shirts are being launched to kick off BBQ season as […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Earlybird VC closes early-stage fund at £312m Earlybird VC has closed its eighth early-stage tech fund at €360m (£312m), marking the largest raise in the firm’s history. The Berlin-based VC, which has a central London office, has long invested in promising UK startups including Tilt, Payable and Cerbos. Fund VIII includes support from large institutions and family offices as part of the […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Boris Maslov appointed as CEO of Li-S developer Zeta Energy Zeta Energy has appointed Dr Boris Maslov as chief executive officer, as the US-based developer of lithium-sulfur batteries looks to accelerate commercialisation and scale-up of its technology.The Houston-headquartered company said Maslov will lead the next phase of growth, including expanding partnerships and advancing its battery platform towards broader deployment.Maslov brings experience fr… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Joint letter calls on PM to release Circular Economy Growth Plan A joint letter signed by 19 organisations, including CIWM, Green Alliance, and SUEZ, is calling on the Prime Minister to release the government’s Circular Economy Growth Plan. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates April News updates written by CIWM’s commercial partners. Greyparrot Greyparrot to share interactive facility simulator at IFAT and PRSE Dennis Eagle Dennis Eagle’s five top tips to reduce your food waste CRJ Services Driving Sustainability Forward: CRJ Services Invests in Solar Energy Valpak Valpak by Reconomy launches global EPR platform Plan B Providing community support […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Nokian Tyres names Mansikkamäki SVP for Heavy Tyres From 1 October 2026, Ville Mansikkamäki will hold the position of Senior Vice President, Heavy Tyres at Nokian Tyres. He will also join the tyre maker’s Management Team and in his new, Nokia, Finland-based role report to President and CEO Paolo Pompei. Tyrepress · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Yokohama Rubber’s 2035 emissions targets validated by SBTi Yokohama Rubber’s 2035 greenhouse-gas reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning the company’s goals with the emissions pathways implied by the Paris Agreement. Tyrepress · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Yokohama Rubber uses AI and simulation to speed up tyre mould design Yokohama Rubber has developed an in-house tyre mould design support system that combines finite element method (FEM) simulation with the company’s AI tools, aiming to cut development time, reduce rework and make mould design less dependent on individual experience. Tyrepress · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Best casino sites in Europe 2026 [UK players accepted] - bmra.org.uk BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Summary of Asda's GSCOP Annual Compliance Report for 2025 - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Arla May milk price 2026 - Arla Foods UK Arla Foods UK newsroom · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news PiovanGroup to Showcase Advanced Material Handling and Dosing Technologies at Interplas 2026 - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news RTFA calls for UK bioethanol to be included in SAF mandate - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news M&S Re-Opens Transformed Martlesham Heath Store - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Agreement, investment to further Pirelli Cyber Tyre functionalities Pirelli and Swedish company Univrses have signed an agreement for integrating AI-based computer vision technologies into the Pirelli Cyber Tyre system, and as part of the deal Pirelli has acquired a 30 per cent stake in the Stockholm-based deep tech firm, with the option to increase this to a majority stake. Tyrepress · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news MPs endorse next Chair of Office for Environmental Protection but insist she must improve relations with farmers and environmentalists The EFRA and Environmental Audit committees have endorsed the UK Government’s chosen candidate, Dame Helen Ghosh, to become the next Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP). A joint […] Water Magazine · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news South East Water given £76,000 penalty for water supply breach South East Water risked harm to the environment by taking millions of litres of water from the Kent countryside without the permission of the Environment Agency. For 6 weeks, the […] Water Magazine · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Key regulations to reduce agricultural pollution should be significantly strengthened to secure the future of Northern Ireland’s waters, says OEP Key regulations, aimed at reducing pollution from agriculture, have not done enough to improve water quality, despite positive investment and efforts from farmers, a report from the Office for Environmental […] Water Magazine · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news UKWIR launches framework to standardise asset health UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has released a landmark report aimed at tackling the lack of a unified approach to quantifying and valuing asset health across the sector. The water […] Water Magazine · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news M Group appoints Adele Barker as Chief People Officer Adele Barker has joined M Group as Chief People Officer, to lead the people strategy, supporting sustainable business performance. With extensive sector expertise and strategic leadership experience from senior positions […] Water Magazine · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Costain applies industrial cooling techniques to critical water infrastructure Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has applied industrial cooling techniques to upgrade a key wastewater treatment site for United Utilities, delivering a phase of work ahead of schedule. The work […] Water Magazine · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Research shows cast iron pipes can temporarily ‘reseal’ Technical research commissioned by UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) and conducted by the University of Sheffield has provided a breakthrough in understanding how and why cast iron pipes fail. The […] Water Magazine · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Develon launches new DX25Z-7 Mini Excavator Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched the new DX25Z-7 mini excavator. Weighing 2691 kg, the DX25Z-7 is powered by the Kubota D1305 Stage V compliant diesel engine, delivering 18.5 kW (25 HP) […] Water Magazine · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Traditional models still ‘outperform AI’ for extreme weather forecasts Computer models that use artificial intelligence (AI) cannot forecast record-breaking weather as well as traditional... Carbon Brief · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news New GFA platform tracks eco legislation across Asia ‘GFA Policy Matrix: Asia’ is designed to map legislation related to textile sustainability across the region COPENHAGEN – Global Fashion […] Ecotextile News · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news EA investigates ‘despicable’ dump at protected Leicestershire site MRW EA investigates ‘despicable’ dump at protected Leicestershire site Environmental regulators now assessing pollution at Cave’s Inn Pits after finding an estimated 30,000 tonnes of shredded waste on protected wetland EA investigates ‘despicable’ dump at protected Leicestershire site Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news MARKET ANALYSIS: Virgin polymer costs push recycled plastics prices up letsrecycle.com looks at the plastic market for the month of April. Plastics prices have increased across all film and bottle grades in April. As one industry source noted: “prices have come up a lot in April. There is good demand for material due to increases in oil prices and fears of shortages in virgin material, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Jaguar SUV Growth Drives Demand for Specialist Parts in the UK Market The UK automotive aftermarket is seeing a notable shift in demand patterns, particularly within the premium SUV segment. Jaguar’s modern lineup—especially the F-Pace and E-Pace—has contributed to increased demand for high-quality replacement components and specialist servicing. Tyrepress · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Nexen Tire reports 8.7% year-on-year sales growth in Q1’26 Publishing its first quarter 2026 first-quarter financial results, which include revenue of KRW 838.3 billion and an operating profit of KRW 54.2 billion, Nexen Tire reported record quarterly revenue. Sales growth in the first quarter was driven by “strong performance in major markets such as Europe and North America”. In addition, the recent plant expansion in Europe reportedly improved produc… Tyrepress · 29 Apr 2026