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Industry news Shahi scales Fibre52 cotton pretreatment India’s largest apparel exporter rolls out low-temperature, caustic-soda-free cotton pretreatment across 3,000 tonnes of annual knit capacity NEW DELHI – […] Ecotextile News · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Steel for Packaging Europe unveils 2026 recycling report STEEL for Packaging Europe (SfPE) has presented its 2026 recycling report, ‘Steel Ahead: Packaging for a circular future’ at the Shaping Europe’s Circular Future event in Brussels. As packaging and recycling legislation continues to evolve, the organisation said the new report illustrates how steel for packaging demonstrates leadership in compliance, recycling and circularity, focusing on […] Packaging Scotland · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Mondi expands North American operations with new Pittsburgh plant MONDI has opened a new packaging production facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, further expanding its manufacturing capabilities in the US to better support customers with paper-based packaging solutions. The new plant produces a range of paper bags for customers in the e-commerce, food, feed, building materials and chemicals sectors. The facility brings together production previously located… Packaging Scotland · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Aurrigo to relocate global headquarters in Coventry Autonomous vehicle and mobile robotics company Aurrigo is to relocate its global headquarters and core design and manufacturing centre to a new UK facility at Power Park in Coventry. The new site will span over 130,000 square feet – more than three times the size of Aurrigo’s current UK facility – and will serve as […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet Discover Earth Day 2026 and ways to take action, including cleanups, tree planting, and sustainability education with Bywaters’ eco-friendly initiatives. Bywaters · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news WRAP launches the UK Packaging Pact The UK Packaging Pact officially launches with almost 100 organisations announced as signatories to WRAP’s ten-year programme. Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Studio Graphene expands to Ireland with Tribe Digital deal London-based digital product group Studio Graphene will expand into Ireland through an integration deal with Tribe Digital. Studio Graphene, which specialises in building AI-native products for companies, will expand its reach to Irish market for the first time. The company will also bolster its offering by blending its product engineering expertise with Tribe’s specialism in […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Exactaform Named UK Partner for WIDIA Exactaform, a leading specialist in high-performance cutting solutions, has announced an exclusive UK partnership with WIDIA, bringing the full WIDIA carbide tooling range to manufacturers across the country. The partnership comes as WIDIA marks 100 years since its founding in 1926, reflecting a long-standing focus on engineering durability for demanding machining environments. The diamond symb… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Earth Day 2026: democracy is both climate victim and solution Each year on 22nd April we’re supposed to stop and think about how our collective actions and inactions impact the natural world. Yet, more than half a century later, the planet is in a worse state than ever. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed at climate headlines so far this year. Most recently, reports came in […] Environment Journal · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news German Court Rules in Favour of Teradyne Robotics In February, Teradyne Robotics A/S, a subsidiary of Teradyne, Inc (NASDAQ:TER) took legal action in Germany against Elite Robots’ German subsidiary, Elite Robots Deutschland GmbH (“Elite Robots Germany“) for copyright infringement of Universal Robots’ software. Now, the Regional Court of Hamburg has issued a preliminary injunction against Elite Robots Germany. According to the court’s decision,… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Red Bull Ring debut for Pirelli’s exclusive DTM tyre The DTM 2026 season begins on Friday. During the opening round at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria drivers will race on the new tyres that Pirelli has developed exclusively for the series. The tyre maker promises a tyre that “combines performance, reliability and adaptability across a wide variety of track and operating conditions.” Tyrepress · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news WEG and SpinDrive Partner to Deliver Next-Generation Oil-Free Motor Systems WEG S.A. the world’s largest manufacturer of electric motors, and SpinDrive, the leading supplier of advanced active magnetic bearing (AMB) systems, announced a strategic partnership. Unveiled at Hannover Messe 2026, the collaboration will integrate SpinDrive’s AMBs and built-in IoT condition monitoring into WEG’s market-leading electric motor offering, creating an oil-free, maintenance-free dr… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Saving Lives One Leaf at a Time ~ How plants can protect people from blast threats ~ New research has revealed how everyday plants can help protect the public from blast impacts, whilst transforming cities into greener, healthier spaces. The innovation is part of a four-year research project with experts that designed, experimentally validated and commercialised a potentially life saving product. Blast Ecoshield, a modular pl… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news GLP-1 use doubles in nine months as grocery faces fresh consumer shift Usage of GLP-1 medications rose from 3.1 per cent in June 2025 to 6 per cent in March 2026, IGD said, while awareness has climbed from 88 per cent to… Grocery Gazette · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Microsoft faces £2bn lawsuit for overcharging UK businesses The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has ruled to certify a £2bn legal opt-out collective action against Microsoft over its cloud computing and software practices. The court case, brought by digital markets regulation expert Dr Maria Luisa Stasi, accuses Microsoft of overcharging UK businesses and organisations that use its Windows Server on rival cloud services. In […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news British Glass CEO retires after four decades in the sector Dave Dalton has formally retired as Chief Executive of British Glass, drawing to a close a career spanning more than four decades in the UK glass sector. His retirement took effect on Friday 17 April 2026, marking the end of a tenure in which he became a prominent industry’s advocates, representing the £1.6 billion sector … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Cooper Summer debuts in PCR, SUV sizes Cooper Tires has added to its EMEA region line-up with the launch of Cooper Summer, describing the newcomer as a “purpose built, no-nonsense tyre portfolio for passenger car and SUV drivers who demand dependable performance, designed to handle a wide range of conditions.” The range covers 162 SKUs for 14- to 21-inch rim diameters, addressing 81 per cent of the most popular fitments within the r… Tyrepress · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news McDonald’s launches 2,500 paid work experience placements in major youth employment push McDonald’s UK has unveiled a new nationwide work experience programme that will offer 2,500 paid placements in its first year, with a focus on communities where young people face the… Grocery Gazette · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Cornetto launches MAX range as brand pushes further into indulgence Cornetto is overhauling its line-up for summer with the launch of a new, more indulgent MAX range, alongside recipe upgrades and two new flavours aimed at driving growth in the… Grocery Gazette · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Epoch to open world’s largest nylon biorecycling plant UK biotech to open a demo plant in London later this year in a bid to biorecycle post-consumer nylon 6,6 […] Ecotextile News · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news London’s newest museum opens as ‘civic space’ for creativity and community V&A East offers free, permanent galleries alongside temporary exhibitions, with local young people helping to shape its vision Positive News · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news To pee or not to pee: environmental questions hang over urine Every time you flush, life-giving nutrients are wasted. But one of the core substances produced by our body’s waterworks is also killing wildlife. Let’s start with the positive. Sort of. According to researchers at the University of Surrey, urine contains a wealth of good things — like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — which are […] Environment Journal · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Collaboration with Ukrainian mayors to share emergency and resilience expertise - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news IEA warns AI data centre electricity use will triple by 2030 - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Another Great British Spring Clean success - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Treasury Wine Estates moves to "regional operating model" - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Notpla - Notpla Notpla news · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Biomass carrier completes first transatlantic voyage on B100 biofuel - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Kellogg’s brings back free football camps with 39,000 places up for grabs Kellogg’s is rolling out its football camps promotion for a third year, with more than 39,000 free places available for children across the UK. The brand has renewed its partnership… Grocery Gazette · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Rustlers targets fakeaway demand with chilled doner kebab launch Rustlers is adding a doner kebab to its chilled range as the brand looks to cash in on demand for quick, air fryer-friendly fakeaway meals. The Kepak-owned brand has launched… Grocery Gazette · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Sailun announces second-phase expansion of Egypt tyre plant Although its new manufacturing facility in Egypt is not yet complete, Sailun Group has already confirmed plans to significantly expand the site, outlining a second-phase investment that will more than double production capacity. The company will invest approximately US$285.43 million to add annual capacity for 6 million semi-steel (passenger car) tyres and 1.05 million all-steel (truck and bus)… Tyrepress · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Center Parcs and Co-op Wholesale partnership nears £100,000 for Together for Short Lives Center Parcs and Co-op Wholesale have raised nearly £100,000 for children’s hospice charity Together for Short Lives through a decade-long fundraising partnership. The money has been generated through Co-op Wholesale’s… Grocery Gazette · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news New global NEC Contracts research puts built environment professionals on the record about trust, collaboration and the state of supply chain relationships NEC Contracts has published Trust, Contracts and Outcomes: A Global Study of Construction Supply Chain Relationships, a major piece of exclusive research exploring the factors shaping supply chain relationships across […] Water Magazine · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Asda hires M&S alum Jon Downes as vice president of ambient Asda has appointed Jon Downes as vice president of ambient, as the supermarket continues to strengthen its commercial leadership team. Downes will join the business in August and report to… Grocery Gazette · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news American microbiologist behind global water safety breakthrough wins 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize Professor Joan Bray Rose has been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2026 for her work as a key pioneer in the development and global adoption of Quantitative Microbial […] Water Magazine · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Guernsey Water confirms all 14 of the island’s reservoirs full despite dry March Guernsey Water has confirmed that all 14 of the island’s reservoirs are currently full, following a wetter‑than‑average start to the year. Rainfall so far in 2026 has been highly variable. January brought […] Water Magazine · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news New Commissioners of the Forestry Commission appointed By Royal Warrant, His Majesty King Charles III has appointed four new Commissioners to the Forestry Commission, reinforcing the leadership of the body responsible for managing the UK’s forests and […] Water Magazine · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Southern Water joins road safety charity Brake as an Associated Partner Southern Water has announced that it has joined the road safety charity Brake as an Associated Partner. Since 1995, Brake has been working to stop the tragedy of road deaths […] Water Magazine · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news SGS launches environmental DNA service to support biodiversity assessment in the UK SGS has launched an environmental DNA (eDNA) service in the UK that will transform how biodiversity is measured and understood across Britain. The science-led service provides ecologists, environmentalists, conservation groups […] Water Magazine · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Lough Neagh sand mining likely harming lake’s ecosystem, Queen’s research warns New research led by Queen’s University Belfast outlines how Lough Neagh, the UK and Ireland’s largest freshwater lake, is under threat from commercial sand dredging. Sand dredging is the underwater […] Water Magazine · 22 Apr 2026