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Plastics packaging technology specialist Petainer has developed a PET refillable bottle, claiming to “further improve the sustainability of what is already one of the most environmentally friendly forms of beverage packaging.” 2 February 2012

This summer, global toy maker Lego announced, it will start constructing a €125m factory complex near Nyíregyháza, Hungary to manufacture its Duplo and Lego products. 24 January 2012

The flow of Mega Bloks Halo figures onto US soil will not be suppressed. 24 January 2012

HMV, the failing high street music retailer, has been saved from disaster after record companies stepped in to support the chain. As a result of new deals with banks and suppliers the HMV names looks secure, for the time being at least. 23 January 2012

The Canadian maker of Mega Bloks has gone to federal court to stop the US Customs and Border Protection from blocking the importation of its construction toys based on the popular Halo video game – a complaint it says was lodged by Lego Group. 20 January 2012

Stick-iT, a portable beverage holder made by the Belgian company CP Multi Trading, received the golden innovation award at the 2011 International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, Switzerland. 11 January 2012

Southco Manufacturing of Worcester has installed a range of Renmar's AEC TCU100 mould temperature controllers fitted with an advanced controller package. The decision follows months of evaluation of various alternatives. 6 January 2012

Continental Tyres has teamed up with Adidas to develop a high-end trail running shoe. The tyre maker’s Traction Compound technology is being used for shoe’s sole to provide “sure grip on wet and dry roads,” said the company. 6 January 2012

An eminent polymer chemist has helped develop “catalytic clothing” which can break down harmful atmospheric pollution such as nitrous oxide arising from industrial and automotive sources. 5 January 2012

Zeller Plastik has launched a lightweight headstand valve dispensing closure, targeting the jams and condiments markets. 23 December 2011

DuPont will introduce two additions to its Teflon non-stick cookware coatings at Ambiente 2012, Frankfurt 12-14 February, under the slogan "Art and innovation concepts". 19 December 2011

Lego engineer Thilip Ponnampalam has spent a week undertaking advanced training in PowerMILL, Delcam’s CAM system for high-speed and five-axis machining, following his award of a Hans Schiesser scholarship.  15 December 2011

Engel Moulders’ Group will stage a Packaging Day at Warwick on 11 January 2011 to present the latest trends and technologies in packaging injection moulding. 14 December 2011

DuPont’s Surlyn thermoplastic alloy has been overmoulded on a glass perfume bottle for a novel aesthetic effect, and improved protection against damage or breakage. 14 December 2011

Chinese scientists have developed a novel polymer to extract valuable pharmacological products from green tea. 12 December 2011

• Plastics recycler seeks cross-party support for industry 1 February 2012
• ECO Plastics wraps up a £1.15m investment 2 February 2012
• Dow earnings hurt by Performance Plastics unit 3 February 2012
• Petainer’s ‘greenest ever’ refillable bottle 2 February 2012
• Door opens to natural fibres in PUR 3 February 2012

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• Eastman buys Solutia for $3.4bn 30 January 2012
• Welsh plastics recycler in administration 3 February 2012
• British Vita sells its Elian business for €48m 31 January 2012
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• Dow additive keeps PC from scratching 1 February 2012

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