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13 Apr 2026 // BPF’s Economic Update, Omega Plastics’ New Leadership, and Bericap Expands into Ireland
In today’s brief:
📊 Supply Chain Pressure: A new BPF survey reveals the significant impact of the US-Iran war on the UK plastics industry. With 58% of firms reporting severe operational disruption and 98% facing rising costs, the federation is calling for urgent government intervention to protect the £30bn sector.
👔 New Era at Omega: Managing Director Dave Crone retires after nearly 30 years at Omega Plastics Group. The company has been acquired by Chris Thompson and Mark Thornton, with new investment set to fund a strategic move to a single-site operation in Gateshead.
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