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Agentdraw Plastics Unveils New Identity Focused on Core Operational Standards: Accuracy, Reliability, Speed

Agentdraw, a leading name in technical plastic injection moulding and manufacturing, is proud to announce its official rebranding to Agentdraw Plastics. This...

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Five Steps to Building a Skilled Injection Moulding Workforce // Sierra 57 Blog

Injection moulding companies face increasing pressure to deliver high-quality products efficiently while adapting to new materials, technologies, and sustainability demands. A skilled...

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BPY Plastics Achieves ISO 9001 Accreditation for Quality Management

BPY Plastics Ltd has announced that the company is now ISO 9001 accredited, an important milestone in its continued commitment to quality,...

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WITTMANN Group Announces Leadership Restructure

The Austrian WITTMANN Group is restructuring its management. The business divisions Injection Moulding Machines, Wittmann Battenfeld GmbH, based in Kottingbrunn, and Automation...

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Plastribution’s Polymer Price Know-How: April 2026

In the April Price Know‑How, Plastribution reports a market under extreme pressure as polymer prices surge far beyond monomer movements, driven by...

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KraussMaffei to Showcase its Extrusion Technologies at PRSE 2026

At the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) on May 5th and 6th in Amsterdam, KraussMaffei Extrusion will present its comprehensive portfolio centred...

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Moulders Consulting Launches Major ERP Upgrade for Injection Moulding Manufacturers

Moulders Consulting is proud to announce a major expansion of its industry-leading ERP platform, Fraction ERP, introducing a suite of new features designed...

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20 Apr 2026 // Wittmann Leadership Restructure, BPY Quality Milestones, and RJG CEO Transition
byJess Clarke

In today’s brief:🔄 Leadership Evolution: The Wittmann Group announces a management consolidation under owners Michael and Werner Wittmann. The move streamlines the group’s injection moulding and automation divisions to further their global ”one-stop shop” strategy.

✅ Quality Standards: BPY Plastics achieves ISO 9001 certification, marking a significant milestone for the UK-based technical moulder. The accreditation reinforces their commitment to delivering close-tolerance components and continuous process improvement.

👤 Executive Update: RJG reveals that CEO Rob Nugent will step down at the end of April following a period of significant growth. Mike Groleau steps in as Interim CEO to maintain momentum on the company's autonomous moulding and digital technology roadmap.

🎓 Workforce Excellence: Sierra 57 outlines a five-step framework for developing a highly skilled injection moulding workforce. The report explores how structured training, technology adoption, and knowledge transfer are essential to meeting modern production demands.

For the full stories, visit plastikmedia.co.uk.

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