02 Apr 2026 // Food Contact Legislation, Corby’s New Recycling Giant, and IPG 2026
In today’s brief:
🍴 Food Contact Update: The FSA confirms the UK will align with EU restrictions on Polycarbonate. Material distributor Plastribution outlines the expected transition timelines for single-use and professional equipment.
♻️ Corby Expansion: Reconomy’s new £20m facility is set to become one of the UK’s largest recycling plants, processing 38,000 tonnes of plastic annually to boost domestic capacity.
⚓ Supply Chain Strategy: As global logistics volatility and energy costs continue to bite, UK moulders are urged to de-risk by reshoring toolmaking and investing in energy-efficient automation.
🇮🇪 IPG 2026: The flagship polymer conference confirms its return to Athlone this April, bringing together engineers and innovators to discuss the future of sustainable manufacturing.
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