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Industry news Flexible Plastic Fund launches ‘FlexCircular’ initiative The Flexible Plastic Fund (FPF) has launched its FlexCircular initiative, which aims to further accelerate the UK’s transition to a circular economy for flexible plastic packaging. Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Women Backing Women Fund deploys first capital after £130m close Bootstrap 4F, the fund manager of the Women Backing Women Fund, has revealed its first three capital commitments since the fund’s £130m first close in March 2026. The commitments to Evertrue Capital I LP, Seedcamp VII LP and Seedcamp Nation II LP mark the beginning of Bootstrap 4F’s active deployment into a select group of […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Foam Expo Runs June 23 – 25 at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, Michigan Foam Expo returns to the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, Michigan from June 23 – 25, 2026. Co-located with the Adhesives & Bonding Expo, it is the continent’s largest foam and adhesives supply chain event. Celebrating its 9th year, this year’s expo is bigger than ever featuring 400+ exhibitors showcasing a huge range of services, products and technologies; whatever your product manufacturi… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news EA suspends Chichester waste site recycling permit over fire risks The Environment Agency (EA) has suspended the environmental permit for a waste site near Chichester with immediate effect after identifying fire safety risks. The regulator served the notice on Twyford Recycling, based on Twyford Avenue, meaning the operator must not bring any waste of any description onto the site while the suspension remains in force. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news FEFPEB plans response to regulatory challenges The European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has announced plans to strengthen the organisation’s response to growing political, environmental and regulatory challenges facing the sector. Packaging News (UK) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Can conservation be too effective? Lessons from the real world. In the rush to protect endangered species there is a risk of potentially disastrous unintended consequences, as I discovered on a recent trip to Cyprus’ Akamas Peninsula. The last decades have seen some major conservation successes, including the re-establishment of Arabian oryx in the wild, repopulation of European bison and the huge rise in humpback […] Environment Journal · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Antarctica offers crucial early warning on future sea level rise Scientists have identified a critical window over the next 30 to 50 years during which governments and communities can reliably plan for rising sea levels caused by Antarctic ice loss. The findings, published in the journal Nature and led by researchers from Monash University and the Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future (SAEF) programme, suggest that while […] Environment Journal · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Overfishing and the ocean economy: why your business is more exposed than you think The post Overfishing and the ocean economy: why your business is more exposed than you think appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news COVID restrictions revealed a ‘dose-response’ effect on air pollution The cleaner air experienced by many cities during the COVID-19 pandemic is well documented but a new study from Colombia suggests the severity of restrictions may have mattered just as much as the restrictions themselves. Researchers analysing air quality data from Bogotá found that progressively stricter mobility controls were associated with progressively larger reductions in […] Air Quality News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Cambodia garment sector renews wage agreement New template provides collective bargaining agreement covering wages, maternity and paternity leave, and workplace protections across garment factories PHNOM PENH […] Ecotextile News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news One in four workers say managers and staff reps are failing to prevent conflict - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news UK logistics sector comes together for diversity challenge - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Wevo potting resin targets power tool battery packs Wevo has introduced a polyurethane potting resin designed to improve the durability and reliability of lithium-ion battery packs used in cordless power tools.The German company said its Wevopur 512 FLE material protects battery components from dust, moisture, vibration and mechanical shocks while supporting efficient, reproducible series production. The company said battery encapsulation has be… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Albert Bartlett serves up on-pack promotion with Andy Murray TO mark the grass court tennis season, Albert Bartlett has teamed up with legendary tennis ace Andy Murray for a new on-pack promotion across the firm’s fresh potato range. Limited edition packs are landing in stores now and run through July, giving shoppers the chance to win signed tennis memorabilia and a grand prize of […] Packaging Scotland · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Premium packs aim to elevate Aldi’s Wagyu range PARANOVA has teamed up with Dovecote Park to deliver a new range of packaging for Aldi’s Specially Selected British Wagyu, creating a solution described as combing ‘premium design and strong functional performance’. The project centred on developing packaging that reflects the premium quality of the products while remaining practical for the retail environment. To achieve […] Packaging Scotland · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Can volunteering abroad build the next generation of global citizens? Overseas volunteering offer a practical route into global citizenship – one built through classrooms, communities and cultural exchange Positive News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Nexen Tire wins BYD EV original equipment tyre fitments Nexen Tire is to supply original equipment tyres for two BYD electric vehicle models, marking the tyre maker’s first OE supply agreement with the Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer. The agreement covers the BYD Seal 6 and Dolphin Surf, with Nexen positioning the deal as a further step in strengthening its presence in the global electric vehicle market. Tyrepress · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Siemens Healthineers to Build UK’s Most Powerful Radiopharmacy in £26m Move Siemens Healthineers has announced a new state-of-the-art radiopharmaceutical production facility in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, bringing £26 million of investment and creating a home for up to 40 highly skilled jobs. Designed as the UK’s first 8X radiopharmacy, with eight times the production capacity of a standard Radiopharma facility, the site will produce biomarkers used in hospital scans to d… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Persistent Observation Is Changing How Infrastructure Is Monitored Global infrastructure is under increasing strain. Systems are aging, climate stress is growing, and demands keep rising. The problem is that infrastructure deterioration is often slow and rarely shows up all at once and is not always obvious. Problems build over time through ground movement, environmental exposure, operational load, or encroachment. The financial stakes are huge. The World Bank… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Building Small Energy Savings into Sustainability Win for Data Centres As digital infrastructure expands to support AI, cloud computing and continuous connectivity, sustainability is becoming a defining challenge for data centre operators. While significant attention is paid to power-hungry processors and large-scale cooling systems, a quieter source of energy consumption lies in the thousands of small components working continuously in the background. Among these… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Casillero del Diablo appoints Orlando Bloom as global ambassador Chilean wine brand Casillero del Diablo has appointed British actor Orlando Bloom as the new global ambassador. The actor is set to star in the brand’s new international campaign which… Grocery Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Silveray secures £5m to expand X-ray technology into healthcare Stockport-based Silveray has raised £5m to accelerate production of its next-generation X-ray technology and expand into the healthcare market. Silveray specialises in flexible, ultra-thin X-ray film that could make medical imaging sharper, less rigid and more comfortable for patients. Its technology currently has a number of industrial uses, such as testing the integrity of pipes […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Iceking IK8951EW Best Fridge Freezer for Small Kitchens Iceking, leading manufacturer and supplier of award-winning refrigeration appliances is thrilled to announce that the IK8951EW Fridge Freezer has been approved by the Good Housekeeping Institute as a ‘Best Fridge Freezer to buy in 2026’ following a series of product testing to discover the most reliable buys. Recognised for being a best buy in small kitchen spaces, the Good Housekeeping Institu… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Indaver’s £589m Rivenhall EfW receives first waste Indaver has announced that its Rivenhall Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in Essex is now accepting and processing waste. Located within a former quarry near Silver End, Witham, the Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) will aim to treat up to 595,000 tonnes of household and commercial waste annually. The start-up follows four and a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news South East Water announces John Halsall as CEO-Designate South East Water has today (Monday 22 June 2026) announced the appointment of John Halsall as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)-Designate, effective immediately. Current CEO David Hinton, who announced his resignation […] Water Magazine · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Greggs opens Bitesize shop in London Food-to-go retailer Greggs has opened its fourth ‘Bitesize Greggs’ shop, which is located in London Bridge Station. The smaller shop format aims to offer the retailer’s range of products to… Grocery Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Primark takes over former Debenhams unit in Ashford Primark is set to open its seventh location in Kent, as it secures a former Debenhams unit in Ashford’s County Square shopping centre. The 29,000 sq ft of space mergers former Debenhams and Select units into a single trading store. The Debenhams unit has sat empty since January 2020. When open in the second half of... Retail Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news CMP Strengthens Community Impact with New Multi Charity Approach CMP Products is evolving its approach to community engagement in 2026, expanding its support to five carefully selected charities across the North East. In recent years, the Cramlington‑based manufacturer of cable glands, cleats and accessories has supported a Charity of the Year, enabling focused fundraising and awareness activity. While this approach has been successful – including raising £2… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Masterclass to Help SME Manufacturers Tackle Cyber Security Threats UK engineering specialist Transicon is partnering with global technology leader Siemens to offer SME manufacturers expert-led guidance on one of the most pressing challenges facing the manufacturing industry. Transicon, which has been delivering industrial automation and control system solutions since 1967, will host a webinar on July 21 as part of its ongoing Industry Masterclass series, bring… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Sweco Wins SEK 440 Million Contract for a New Railway Landvetter is Sweden’s second-largest airport and serves as the principal international gateway to the Gothenburg region and western Sweden. Under the new agreement, Sweco will deliver planning and design consulting services for a new railway section between Mölndal and Göteborg Landvetter Airport. This includes environmental impact assessments, technical design documentation related to water o… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Controversial £180m Portland EfW facility greenlit by Environment Agency The Environment Agency has announced that it is “minded to grant” the Environmental Permit variation for the £180 million Portland Energy Recovery Facility project. The agency received 685 comments during its consultation on the project but claimed it “could not find any evidence that would cause us to refuse the permit variation application”. The variation … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Castore acquires 160-year-old bootmaker Grenson Premium sportswear brand Castore has taken a 75% stake in boot and shoe maker Grenson, which had been based in Northamptonshire since 1866. Through its corporate vehicle J Sporting Club, Castore has acquired a controlling interest in Grenson. The move also sees Grenson owner Tim Little and his wife Julia Little step down from the... Retail Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Isometric raises over £30m to expand AI certification platform Isometric has closed a $40m (£30.3m) Series A round to expand its AI certification platform across the industrial sector. London-based Isometric’s AI agents work alongside human verifiers, reviewing data points and operating in place of slow, manual reviews in sectors spanning from carbon removal and super pollutant reduction to low carbon energy, fuels and materials. […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news US coalition seeks to accelerate domestic sodium-ion battery industry A group of US battery companies has launched a new coalition aimed at establishing sodium-ion batteries as a national priority, as interest grows in the chemistry for grid-scale energy storage applications.The newly formed American Battery Leadership Coalition (ABLC) said it will advocate policies to support the commercialisation and deployment of sodium-ion batteries and strengthen domestic… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Consuprint joins Circular Electronics Initiative discussions in Stockholm Consuprint highlights circular printing opportunities during the Circular Electronics Initiative meeting in Stockholm. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Zhono solves Xerox startup printing The company explains how to stop Xerox B115 printers automatically printing a configuration page at startup. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Hotel Chocolat head of retail and cafe operations on its White Rose launch Luxury chocolate specialist Hotel Chocolat has been on an expansion spree in recent years. The confectionary giant was acquired by Mars under a £534 million deal in January 2024. At the time of the takeover, the retailer claimed that the acquisition “could provide the brand with an enhanced platform for growth in the UK and... Retail Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Bath & Body Works UK & Ireland brand manager on its new East Midlands stores Bath & Body Works unveiled plans to launch a new store in Victoria Centre, Nottingham, back in May. The new shop, which is due to open in the autumn, will comprise a 1,300 sq ft “full assortment” store, offering its complete collection of product lines. The Nottingham shop announcement came after the brand also unveiled... Retail Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Waste firm calls for ban as hundreds of thousands of BBQs go to landfill In 2022, several supermarkets vowed to remove disposable BBQs from sale. But, they continue to be sold by many retailers and cause fires across the UK, with hundreds of thousands going to landfill every year.1 Waste management firm BusinessWaste.co.uk is calling for a total ban in order to protect the environment and reduce waste, as […] Envirotec Magazine · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Epson targets Dhaka counterfeit network Raids expose fake ink operation threatening customers, retailers and brand trust. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 22 Jun 2026