20 Mar 2026 // MGS’s CO2 Reduction Milestone, Broadway’s Graphene Certification, and the Energy Price Surge

In today's brief:Sustainability Success: Lancashire-based MGS Technical Plastics reports a 49.4% cut in average monthly CO2 emissions since 2020, dropping levels from 23.2 to 11.75 through meaningful operational improvements.Advanced Materials: UK masterbatch specialist Broadway becomes a certified HydroGraph Compounding Partner, launching GrapheneXcel to bring fractal graphene performance to the automotive and packaging sectors.Monetary Policy: The Bank of England unanimously votes to hold interest rates at 3.75% as Governor Andrew Bailey warns of a "new shock" to the economy following escalating Middle East conflicts.Energy Volatility: UK gas prices surge by over 30% following missile attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan gas field, threatening higher electricity costs for energy-intensive manufacturers in the months ahead.Acquisition: Medical device manufacturer Owen Mumford enters a definitive agreement to be acquired by global diabetes care giant embecta, combining 70 years of manufacturing heritage with global commercial reach.For the full stories, visit plastikmedia.co.uk.