People & Appointments GCR appoints Santiago Sans as its new Managing Director Sans has played a key role in the development of the company’s Innovation & Technology and Industrial divisions. By Rhiannon Temporal / 12 Jun 2026
Automotive Borouge International launch a new recycled PP compound, Borcycle GE2331SY The compound is designed for demanding structural automotive components. By Rhiannon Temporal / 11 Jun 2026
Circular Economy Exchange For Change confirms targeted support for retailers ahead of DRS launch The support is aimed towards small, independent businesses in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. By Rhiannon Temporal / 11 Jun 2026
Recycling & Waste Management LYB recognised by Plastics Recycling Awards Europe for its work with Bosch The award ceremony was held during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam. By Rhiannon Temporal / 11 Jun 2026
Packaging The Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026 spotlights PPWR, innovation, and AI With 49 confirmed exhibitors and counting, this year’s Summit will focus on the opportunities and challenges associated with sustainability for packaging. By Rhiannon Temporal / 10 Jun 2026
Materials Orion S.A. starts circular carbon black production in China The facility will make three grades: ECORAX Circular 200, 210, and 215. By Rhiannon Temporal / 10 Jun 2026
Medical Nissha Medical Technologies holds ground-breaking ceremony for micro moulding facility The move will help NMT respond to the medical devices market’s growing demand for high precision and miniaturised components. By Rhiannon Temporal / 9 Jun 2026
Materials Biesterfeld expands its standard polymers portfolio The company now offers polyolefins sourced from producers in the Middle East and Asia. By Rhiannon Temporal / 9 Jun 2026
Policy & Regulation Viridor calls for advanced plastics recycling policy changes The company is calling for change in the European Union and UK markets. By Rhiannon Temporal / 8 Jun 2026
Collaborations Kistler partners FIMMTECH Inc to promote injection moulding education The seminars will provide practical, hands-on training in measurement-based process control. By Rhiannon Temporal / 5 Jun 2026
Circular Economy Exchange For Change confirms new DRS return point operator fees The fee’s tiered approach has been warmly received. By Rhiannon Temporal / 4 Jun 2026
Mergers & Acquisitions JVIS acquires Toledo Molding & Die The move expands the company’s manufacturing capacity as well as its expertise in injection and blow moulding. By Rhiannon Temporal / 3 Jun 2026
