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Taxing times as focus turns to plasticJust a quick reminder that the new Plastic Packaging Tax takes effect from April 2022. The tax will apply to plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into, the UK that does not contain at least 30% recycled plastic. The tax, says the government, “will stimulate increased levels of recycling and collection of plastic waste, diverting it away from landfill or incineration”. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy this latest Newsletter. With best regards Brian Wall, Editor
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Free Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine DesignNow published is the MachineBuilding.net Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design. You can download a free copy here. |
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Free Guide to the Machinery DirectiveThe latest edition (January 2021) of our Guide to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC has been published and contains updated information for machine builders. |
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CASE STUDIES, NEW PRODUCTS & NEWS
Robotic dispensing as 'single push-button operation'Multiple dispensing and curing applications have been rationalised by Intertronics to provide users with both time savings and a productivity boost |
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British Encoder Products reinforces commitment to its usersThe company's solutions figure strongly in automation systems across several industries |
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MiniTec: It’s good to talk…. about the engineering industryMiniTec's Gary Livingstone offers an insight into how to face up to the challenges of a post-pandemic world |
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Gearboxes are rising star of theatre landSTOBER gear boxes get the call to go centre stage in London's West End |
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A step in the right environmental directionSchaeffler aims to be carbon neutral across all of its production sites by 2030 |
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All-round protection for stationary and mobile applicationsSafety, user friendliness and productivity should all be reconciled when it comes to area guarding of plant and machinery says Pilz UK |
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EVENTS AND COURSES
New innovations on show at HARTING's Industrial Ethernet WeekYou can register now for this special event, which runs across three days |
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Agenda updated for PROFINET, PROFIBUS and IO-Link Scotland seminarFree-to-attend event will home in on Industry 4.0 and IIoT |
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