16 Oct 2026 // Rubber and Plastics Output Rises, Horners Award Winners, Polyurethane Finalists, and UK Growth
Jess Clarke- 1 minute read
In today’s brief:
📈 Rubber and Plastics Output Rises: UK production in the combined sector increases by 2.3% in August, returning to monthly growth after declines in June and July.
🏆 Horners Award Winners: Foresight Innovations wins recognition for its Recorelite recycled-plastic panels, while Royal Wolverhampton and Walsall Healthcare NHS trusts receive the David Williams Award for their inhaler recycling initiative.
🧪 Polyurethane Innovation Finalists: Four projects make the Plastics Industry Awards shortlist, covering biodegradable materials, recyclable foam, renewable-carbon polyols, and mattress foam recycling.
🇬🇧 UK Economy Expands: The economy grows by 0.1% in August, exceeding expectations, with production supporting the monthly increase ahead of the Autumn Budget.
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