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Industry news Banner reports steady sales of €311 million in 2025/26, investments Having recently unveiled its new corporate brand identity, Banner (purportedly Europe’s leading manufacturer of lead-acid batteries) disclosed positive performance figures for its 2025/26 financial year. Banner saw sales volume reach 4.25 million units, slightly above the previous year and ahead of forecasts. And at €311 million, revenue remained at a similar level to the previous financial yea… Tyrepress · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news NAMA Highlights Thailand and Cambodia tyre production at Tire Cologne NAMA Tires used The Tire Cologne 2026 to present developments within its passenger car radial (PCR) tyre manufacturing programmes in Thailand and Cambodia, highlighting ongoing investment in production capacity and international market supply. Tyrepress · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Gripmax Tyres celebrates 15th anniversary at The Tire Cologne This year marks the 15th anniversary of Gripmax Tyres’ founding and its 15th year of business in the European market. During that period, the company reports that it has built “a strong reputation” and secured “significant market share” through distinctive tread designs, a differentiated and steadily expanding product range, and consistently strong performance. The brand’s emphasis focuses high… Tyrepress · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news The Annual Compliance Report 2026: what retail leaders need to know The real test in 2026 is not whether risk is found, but whether it is closed, evidenced and sustained. In retail, that means looking beyond inspection alone and focusing on the supply chain, contractor visibility and operational discipline behind every task. The Annual Compliance Report 2026 draws on thousands of live assessments across fire, water,... Retail Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Alliance to End Plastic Waste outlines lessons from stalled ValueFlex project MRW Alliance to End Plastic Waste outlines lessons from stalled ValueFlex project Coalition publishes analysis of advanced mechanical recycling plant, saying proposed project can help inform plans to scale flexible plastic infrastructure Alliance to End Plastic Waste outlines lessons from stalled ValueFlex project Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Aldi sees beer and ice cream sales surge over heatwave Aldi has seen a surge in sales of BBQ staples, beer and other items as shoppers have been stocking up during the heatwave to keep cool amid the soaring temperatures.… Grocery Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Celsius launches major marketing campaign Energy drink brand Celsius is set to launch its largest marketing activation in the UK at Silverstone and in London. Running from 30 June to 5 July, the marketing activity… Grocery Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Chinese Pyrolysis Industry Scales Up as Continuous Processing Hits 42% The 2026 Annual Meeting of the Waste Tire (Rubber) Pyrolysis Branch of the China Tire Retreading and Recycling Association was held on 17 May in Guangrao, Shandong. Bringing together more than 150 industry experts, academics, and corporate executives, the event focused on the sector’s ongoing green transformation and the upcoming “National Standard for Regenerated Oil... La entrada Chinese Pyro… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news EA revokes permit for Chichester recycler after investigation MRW EA revokes permit for Chichester recycler after investigation Twyford Recycling told it cannot accept anymore waste and must remove all tyres stored on site by 2 July after fire risks found EA revokes permit for Chichester recycler after investigation Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Green Party councillor elected North London Waste Authority Chair MRW Green Party councillor elected North London Waste Authority Chair Appointment reflects member changes following May’s council election with Labour no longer holding a majority on group’s Board as campaigners seek to push for EfW review Green Party councillor elected North London Waste Authority Chair Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Genan Appoints New Sales Manager for Nordics and Baltics Genan has appointed Magnus Lindsjö as its new Sales Manager for the Nordics and Baltics, strengthening the company’s commercial focus as it continues to expand its industrial customer base Based in Malmö, Sweden, Magnus brings more than 16 years of experience in sales and key account management, with a background in rubber, polymers and industrial... La entrada Genan Appoints New Sales Manager … Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Genan Announces New Strategic Acquisition in Germany Genan has agreed to acquire the mechanical tyre recycling plant operated by ESTATO Umweltservice in Weiden, southeastern Germany, strengthening its presence in Europe and expanding access to recycled tyre-derived materials markets in Central and Eastern Europe The facility has an annual processing capacity of approximately 45,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres (ELT) and the agreement also... La en… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Service Providers - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news DeBriefed 26 June 2026: Heat records broken across Europe | London climate action week | Introducing ‘Project Cosmos’ Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Behaviour, not bins, will decide DRS success MRW Behaviour, not bins, will decide DRS success The managing director of Re-Gen Waste, on the lessons from Ireland in implementing a deposit return scheme. Behaviour, not bins, will decide DRS success Joseph Doherty MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Q&A: What change of power in Colombia could mean for world’s fossil-fuel transition Over the last four years, Colombia has emerged as one of the most vocal advocates... Carbon Brief · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news UK launches first-ever climate security taskforce to tackle growing national threats The UK Government has launched its first dedicated Climate Security Taskforce, bringing together leading security, military and academic experts to strengthen the nation’s preparedness for the growing risks posed by climate change and nature loss. Announced today (26th June) by Climate Minister Katie White, the new taskforce aims to provide independent advice on how the […] Environment Journal · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news New IMO guidance drives demand for advanced gas detection on ships - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Himmerlands, Tican get green light for Denmark JV - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Hydration breaks: Why all the fuss? Hydration breaks have caused quite the commotion with European football fans. Mandatory hydration breaks were introduced by FIFA for all 104 matches of the World Cup, regardless of the weather conditions. The breaks are three minutes long and occur in the middle of each half. The regulator argued that the breaks would provide the athletes... Retail Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Matalan given 2029 debt extension to focus on turnaround Matalan’s anchor investment group has extended its existing debt facilities until mid-2029, allowing the clothing and homeware retailer’s turnaround plan more time. No additional capital is involved in this latest deal. Instead Invesco, Tresidor, Man Group and Napier Park will allow Matalan longer to manage its existing debt. Therefore, cash flow can be put towards... Retail Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news UK tech funding roundup: This week’s deals from Partly to HR Duo This week’s UK tech funding deals include AI infrastructure for the auto sector group Partly, human resources tech company HR Duo and more. UKTN tracked £166.65m worth of UK tech investment this week (22 June to 26 June), a 49% week-on-week increase across nine funding rounds. Here’s your weekly roundup of UK tech startup funding […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Honiton Team Supports Hospiscare Through Volunteering Initiative Colleagues from Augean’s Honiton site are actively supporting Hospiscare through a series of volunteering sessions at one of the charity’s local warehouses. This initiative offers employees the opportunity to use their annual volunteer day to assist in sorting donated clothing, books, and household goods. These donations are vital in supporting Hospiscare’s fundraising efforts, enabling the […] Augean · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Media reaction: How climate change intensified Europe’s record-breaking June heat For the second time in two months, western and central Europe has been hit by... Carbon Brief · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news UK Government Announces New Deforestation Due Diligence Plans The post UK Government Announces New Deforestation Due Diligence Plans appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news William Hare Completes 10-Year Global Digitisation Drive One of the UK’s leading steel contractors, William Hare, has transformed its quality, safety and operations after a 10-year digitisation drive with the platform SafetyCulture. The Greater Manchester-headquartered company, which employs over 2,000 people globally, works on major projects, most recently including 2 Finsbury Avenue in London and Hinkley Point Nuclear Power Station. Through a globa… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news MARKET REPORT: Glass, metals, organics, plastics, textiles, wood June 2026 letsrecycle.com looks at the market for the month of June across the glass, metals, organics, plastics, textiles and wood sectors. Glass Glass bottle has dropped down due to a fall in the PRN. MRF glass (remelt) is stable. Demand for glass has been notably stronger in the past few months, possibly due to the higher … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Job vacancy: Outreach and Communications Officer (Climate) - eia-international.org Environmental Investigation Agency · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news FORA gin captures the spirit of Andorra with help from The Label Makers Premium label specialist, The Label Makers, has helped Andorra's first craft gin brand create an award-winning identity that captures the essence of the Pyrenean principality through premium embellishments, sustainable design solutions and print expertise. Packaging News (UK) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Weekly Prices Update for 26 June 2026 MRW Weekly Prices Update for 26 June 2026 MRW’s regular reporting of movements in the markets for secondary materials Weekly Prices Update for 26 June 2026 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Three EU states demand fast fashion crackdown Germany, France and the Netherlands have called for coordinated European action to tighten rules on ultra-fast fashion LUXEMBOURG — Germany, […] Ecotextile News · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco extends Kids Eat Free scheme to weekends Tesco has extended its Kids Eat Free scheme to include weekends for the first time this summer. Running from 25 June until 1 September, The Café and The Coffee Shops… Grocery Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news New film reveals ‘invisible’ fight for cleaner London air A new documentary is lifting the lid on the decades-long battle to clean up London’s toxic air and the families whose health has been caught in the crossfire. Released by Imperial College London’s Grantham Institute, Inside Story: The Fight to Clean Up London’s Air follows community campaigners and scientists who have spent years pushing for […] Air Quality News · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news CCC: UK needs greater ambition on clean energy The Climate Change Committee have this week presented their latest progress in reducing emissions report to Parliament. The Committee’s latest findings warn that the UK is moving too slowly to protect itself from both climate change and volatile fossil fuel prices. While the UK remains a global leader in cutting emissions and has made encouraging […] Environment Journal · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Kingsland Drinks expands Vinca partnership with aluminium bottle capability Kingsland Drinks has further strengthened its partnership with Vinca, the100% organic wine company, announcing the production of Vinca's wines in their 100% recycled 75cl aluminium wine bottles alongside its existing canned wine formats. Packaging News (UK) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Currency volatility sees UK food and drink profits slashed CURRENCY volatility is ‘hitting profits hard’ in the food and drink (F&D) sector, a new report by Lumon Corporate has warned. According to The FX Factor Report, the 45% of businesses operating on tight net margins below 10% have had their overall probability slashed by a third. The report notes that 99% of UK F&D […] Packaging Scotland · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Legal tech group Summize acquires Seattle-based firm Manchester-based legal tech firm Summize has acquired the staff and key assets of the US firm InnoLaw Group. The deal will absorb Seattle-based InnoLaw’s core personnel and intellectual property into Summize’s implementation wing. The consolidation aims to meet the growing corporate demand for human implementation support alongside automated AI contracting services. The financial details of […]… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news UK and Netherlands launch formal circular economy collaboration The governments of the UK and the Netherlands have agreed to collaborate on developing financial mechanisms to encourage circular economy investment and service development. Packaging News (UK) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news First British-made sparkling wine bottle enters production Croxsons, a 150-year-old packaging partner supplying glass bottles and jars to the food and drink sector, has worked in collaboration with glass manufacturer Encirc to oversee the first production run of Sovereign, the UK's first British-made sparkling wine bottle. Packaging News (UK) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Shenzhen buyers chase smart fibres Shenzhen’s repositioned Intertextile fair puts natural fibres and smart materials on the agenda as brands and regional mills test new […] Ecotextile News · 26 Jun 2026