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2020 will certainly be a memorable year, as BMB completed the inauguration of its new production facility, and completed the production of its largest-ever machine, at 4500 tonnes clamp force, […]
Bright Green Plastics has teamed up with the University of Liverpool, University of Manchester and Unilever to advance technology in the use of post-consumer recyclate (PCR) resin. The £965k project, […]
Triple R Oil Filters are known industry-wide as a leading method of oil management, removing over 99% of oil contaminants to improve machinery availability, longevity and efficiency. Triple R Industrial […]
RECOUP: Working from Home Boosts Recycling Rates
Plastics recycling charity, RECOUP, has published its UK Household Plastics Collection Survey, revealing that whilst UK recycling rates are on the rise, the overall rate for April 2019 - March ...
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A Year-End Silver Lining for Wittmann Battenfeld UK
By anyone's standards, 2020 has been an extraordinary year. For Wittmann Battenfeld UK, 2020 began with a change in management, as Barry Hill handed the reins to both Tracy Cadman ...
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Andel Plastics Reduces Scrap and Downtime with Intouch
Birmingham-based injection moulder and toolmaker, Andel Plastics, implemented the Intouch system in 2018 to monitor its injection moulding and CNC machines. Since then, the company has seen impressive reductions in ...
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Telsonic HandyStar Energy: Flexible Ultrasonic Technology for Prototypes and Production
The benefits that ultrasonic technology brings to a broad spectrum of joining and cutting applications is leading many manufacturers to transition from other methods to the ultrasonic process ...
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Super High-Flow TPEs Enable Sustainable Solutions for Large Scale Mouldings
Dryflex HiF is a family of very high melt-flow and scratch-resistant TPS-SEBS materials recently launched by HEXPOL TPE. The grades open possibilities to produce large scale parts via injection moulding, ...
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ENGEL Expands Packaging Portfolio
The new duo speed injection moulding machine sees ENGEL combine productivity and efficiency with short cycle times in the high clamping force range. Available with clamping forces from 5,000 to ...
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BMB in 2020: Great Recovery and Greater Tonnage
2020 will certainly be a memorable year, as BMB completed the inauguration of its new production facility, and completed the production of its largest-ever machine, at 4500 tonnes clamp force, ...
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Full Conference Programme Announced for PRSE Virtual Event
Organisers have confirmed the full conference programme for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe Virtual Event taking place from 9 to 11 December 2020, with award winners revealed on 10 December ...
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Plastic Processors
WHS Plastics Opens New National Distribution Centre
WHS Plastics, a global manufacturer of plastic injection moulding products, has moved into its new state-of-the-art 75,000 sq feet national ...
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Additive Manufacturing
Jellypipe Announces First Large-Scale 3D Printing Service Supplier to its Platform
Jellypipe — the international 3D printing online ecosystem — has today announced that it can now offer an exciting new ...
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Materials & Additives
Super High-Flow TPEs Enable Sustainable Solutions for Large Scale Mouldings
Dryflex HiF is a family of very high melt-flow and scratch-resistant TPS-SEBS materials recently launched by HEXPOL TPE. The grades ...
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Machinery
A Year-End Silver Lining for Wittmann Battenfeld UK
By anyone's standards, 2020 has been an extraordinary year. For Wittmann Battenfeld UK, 2020 began with a change in management, ...
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Material Handling & Temperature Control
HotSeat – Miriam Olivi, Sales Director at Frigosystem Group
Founded in 1970, Frigosystem-Corema remains focused on the design, manufacture and sale of industrial chillers and temperature controllers, with a ...
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Recycling
RECOUP: Working from Home Boosts Recycling Rates
Plastics recycling charity, RECOUP, has published its UK Household Plastics Collection Survey, revealing that whilst UK recycling rates are on ...
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Toolmakers & Mould Components
Masters Graduate Brings Composite Expertise to Ad-Vance Engineering
Award-winning toolmaker Ad-Vance Engineering is delighted to announce the appointment of Rebecca Patterson MEng. Rebecca joins the company's team in ...
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Robots & Automation
Countdown to FANUC UK’s Inaugural Virtual Injection Moulding Event
From Monday 23rd to Friday 27th November, FANUC UK will be hosting its first-ever virtual event, focusing on unlocking the ...
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Auxiliary Equipment
Telsonic HandyStar Energy: Flexible Ultrasonic Technology for Prototypes and Production
The benefits that ultrasonic technology brings to a broad spectrum of joining and cutting applications is leading many manufacturers to ...
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Service Providers
Andel Plastics Reduces Scrap and Downtime with Intouch
Birmingham-based injection moulder and toolmaker, Andel Plastics, implemented the Intouch system in 2018 to monitor its injection moulding and CNC ...
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Industry Updates & Events
Full Conference Programme Announced for PRSE Virtual Event
Organisers have confirmed the full conference programme for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe Virtual Event taking place from 9 to ...
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Plastic Industry Blogs
Heat Creep: What is it? How Does it Affect My 3D Printing?
Heat creep is a sneaky irritation that most 3D printer users will experience at one time or another. It is ...
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HotSeat – Andrew Thoms, Managing Director at Triple R Industrial Services (TRIS) UK
Triple R Oil Filters are known industry-wide as a leading method of oil management, removing over 99% of oil contaminants ...
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PlastikCity on Tour
PlastikCity on Tour – Central Scanning
Our next stop was at Bromsgrove-based Central Scanning. Our MD, Carl Futcher and Marketing Account Executive, Will Clarke met with ...
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