26 June 2026 // Yorkshire’s £900k Digital Boost, Medical Polymer Innovations, and Navigating EPR Compliance

PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief · Jun 26, 2026 · 2m

In today’s brief:

⚙️ Digital Transformation: Nineteen manufacturers across Yorkshire secure government-backed Made Smarter grants, unlocking nearly £900,000 in advanced machinery and automation to combat rising operational costs and drive long-term productivity.

⚕️ Healthcare Polymers: Ultrapolymers introduces its latest polymer chemistries tailored for shifting medical market demands, featuring high-stiffness polypropylenes and bio-based materials to help the healthcare sector achieve circularity.

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