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Polymer Price Know-How: November 2023
Plastribution, the leading polymer distributor, has unveiled their November Price Know-How update. Price Know-How remains a valuable resource for plastic raw material buyers, aiding them in making well-informed purchasing choices ...
KraussMaffei Laboratory Extruder Relaunched: ZE 28 BluePower
In addition to fast availability and a highly attractive price, the newly designed ZE 28 BluePower laboratory extruder from Laatzen-based KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH, is characterised by improved ease of operation ...
Günter Schwank Award 2023: The Best of the Best Come From Arburg
The best of the best in Germany have completed their training at Arburg with dream grades: Two former trainees, Frank Kössig and Dennis Sagel, received the critical Günter Schwank Award ...
HEXPOL TPE Awarded ISCC PLUS Certification in Germany
The compounding group HEXPOL TPE has added to its credentials: The International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) was awarded to their site in Lichtenfels, Germany ...
MBA Polymers UK Announces New Head of Sourcing and Trading
World-leading plastics recycler, MBA Polymers UK, has appointed Izzy Dyer as Head of Sourcing and Trading, to support customers with their sustainability goals, and to be pivotal in the company's ...
BPF Plastics in Automotive Conference to Explore Supply Chains and Sustainability
The British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) Plastics in Automotive Applications event returns this December, offering an in-depth exploration of issues affecting the sector. The event is sponsored by Staubli and is ...
Are you marketing effectively on LinkedIn? Find Out How to Now!
LinkedIn has trumped other platforms as the playground for virtual business networking. The way that LinkedIn develops online communities based on different fields and professions is a great way to ...
Made Smarter National Roll-Out to Turbo Charge SME Manufacturers In Plastics
Made Smarter, a programme helping SME manufacturers in the plastics sector access technology and digital skills, will be rolled out nationally. The Government has committed to expanding the Made Smarter ...
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The One Stop Shop for Digital Solutions: ENGEL Integrates Software Company TIG
Digital solutions by ENGEL support injection moulders along the entire value-added process in their production. To provide a holistic experience, the e-connect customer portal is gradually being extended to a production portal. To allow this to […]
Plastic Processors
Avalon Plastics Achieve Environmental Accreditation ISO 14001:215
Originally established in the 1940's, through the generations, Avalon Plastics has developed and grown to become the most successful trade ...
Additive Manufacturing
ARBURG’s Successful Showcase at Formnext 2023
At Formnext 2023, ARBURGadditive demonstrated its competence in additive manufacturing with six machine exhibits, extensive consultations, digital products and solutions, ...
Materials & Additives
HEXPOL TPE Awarded ISCC PLUS Certification in Germany
The compounding group HEXPOL TPE has added to its credentials: The International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) was awarded ...
Plastic Recycling
BPF Event to Explore Stimulating Growth in Recycling
On 7 November the British Plastics Federation (BPF) will host its annual plastics recycling seminar at the offices of Trowers ...
Machinery
KraussMaffei Laboratory Extruder Relaunched: ZE 28 BluePower
In addition to fast availability and a highly attractive price, the newly designed ZE 28 BluePower laboratory extruder from Laatzen-based ...
Material Handling & Temperature Control
ICS Cool Energy Cold Storage Unit Hire Guide
Playing an essential role in the cold supply chain, cold storage units are a very popular solution for organisations wanting ...
Robots & Automation
Automated Carbon Fibre Production – Vitec Group & CNC Robotics Case Study
For over 100 years, Vitec have developed a strong portfolio of brands for broadcasters, photographers and content creators for customers ...
Toolmakers & Mould Components
Alliance Tooling Achieves Prestigious ISO 14001 Accreditation
Leading Leicestershire-based injection mould toolmaker Alliance Tooling is proud to announce that it has been granted the internationally recognised ISO 14001 ...
Digitalisation & Industry 4.0
Intouch to Showcase How New Energy Monitoring Module Achieves over 30% Reduction in Energy Consumption at Interplas 2023
Intouch Monitoring, a pioneering leader in production monitoring software, is excited to unveil the results of its new energy monitoring ...
Auxiliary Equipment
University of Bath Choose Fontijne Press from Intelicare
The University of Bath’s Chemistry Department is renowned for its cutting-edge research in polymer science and sustainable materials. The department ...
Service Providers
RJG Facilitates Seamless Data Transfer from eDART to CoPilot for Injection Moulders, Offering Limited-Time Assistance
RJG is now offering a new data migration tool so eDART® users can transfer their data to the CoPilot® quickly ...
Industry Updates & Events
Polymer Price Know-How: November 2023
Plastribution, the leading polymer distributor, has unveiled their November Price Know-How update. Price Know-How remains a valuable resource for plastic ...
PlastikMedia HotSeat
HotSeat | Lewis Horne, Customer Relations Advisor, UNTHA UK
Lewis Horne joined UNTHA UK 6 months ago as a Customer Relations Advisor and has loved getting stuck in learning ...
PlastikCity on Tour
PlastikCity on Tour – Labotek GB
Our next stop was in Redditch, Worcestershire, to meet Richard Hird and Tim Peet of Labotek GB. A supplier of ...