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MACH 2020 exhibitor Kawasaki Robotics is pioneering an innovative new opportunity for visitors with a ‘Not sure if you need a robot?’ confidential advice service on its stand for the […]
Leading injection moulder and med-tech supplier, Boddingtons, has recouped significant investment in the new Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) by qualifying for the standard at the first time of […]
Following several years of sustained sales growth, magnetic separation expert Bunting is expanding its UK manufacturing plant and offices at its site in Redditch.
Pentagon Welcome First Undergraduate Placement Student
Pentagon Plastics continue to build on its history of supporting young people in education, as it welcomes its first-ever Undergraduate Placement Student, on a 20-week placement as part of his ...
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Kawasaki Robotics Presents ‘Ask the Experts’ Facility at MACH 2020
MACH 2020 exhibitor Kawasaki Robotics is pioneering an innovative new opportunity for visitors with a ‘Not sure if you need a robot?’ confidential advice service on its stand for the ...
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More Plastic Industry Leaders Join PlastikCity
In the past two months, nine additional companies have become PlastikCity Partners, bringing a range of equipment and services to PlastikCity and its users ...
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Bowl Feeder vs. a Vision-Guided Feed System
One of the key parts of any automated process is the feed system. But is a bowl feeder or a vision-guided feed system more suitable for your needs? Read this ...
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McLaren Plastics Save 60% Energy with Sustainable IntElect2 Machines
For environmentally-responsible Midlothian-based McLaren Plastics, recent tests performed by Sumitomo (SHI) Demag on two new IntElect2 machines have shown a 60% reduction in their energy bill, saving them over £7,000 ...
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Amey Plastics Invest in State-of-the-art Gasketing Machine
Following another successful year at Amey Plastics, the leading plastic injection moulding company has announced that it has added a state-of-the-art Sonderhoff gasketing machine to its workshop ...
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Vanden Recycling MD Announced as Expert Panelist at Resource Infrastructure Conference 2020
The managing director of plastics recycling firm, Vanden Recycling, has been announced as the latest addition to the expert panel for the Resource Infrastructure Conference on Wednesday 5 February ...
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BPF Calls for Responses to Industry Apprenticeship Survey
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is asking for respondents to take part in their national Apprenticeship survey and has announced the deadline as Friday 31st January ...
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Pentagon Welcome First Undergraduate Placement Student
Pentagon Plastics continue to build on its history of supporting young people in education, as it welcomes its first-ever Undergraduate ...
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Additive Manufacturing
Injection Moulding or 3D Printing? Making the Right Choice
In this blog post, Mark Dickin, Additive Manufacturing & Moulding Engineering Manager at Ricoh UK, explains how the two technologies ...
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Materials & Additives
HEXPOL TPE at Pharmapack 2020
International Thermoplastic Elastomer compounder, HEXPOL TPE, will present the latest developments in the Mediprene family of TPEs at PHARMAPACK 2020 ...
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Machinery
STV Machinery Welcomes Steve Lacey
New and refurbished machinery supplier, STV Machinery, has welcomed Steve Lacey to its team as Sales Manager ...
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Material Handling & Temperature Control
Summit Systems Introduces Employee Product Training Scheme
Plastics ancillary equipment experts, Summit Systems, have developed a product training programme for their employees in ‘the hub’, who provide ...
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Recycling
Vanden Recycling MD Announced as Expert Panelist at Resource Infrastructure Conference 2020
The managing director of plastics recycling firm, Vanden Recycling, has been announced as the latest addition to the expert panel ...
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Toolmakers & Mould Components
CyTec Systems Expands its Range of CPC Units
Due to high demand, CyTec Systems UK has announced that it can now supply larger sizes in its popular hydraulic ...
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Robots & Automation
Kawasaki Robotics Presents ‘Ask the Experts’ Facility at MACH 2020
MACH 2020 exhibitor Kawasaki Robotics is pioneering an innovative new opportunity for visitors with a ‘Not sure if you need ...
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Auxiliary Equipment
Bunting Expand UK Manufacturing Facilities
Following several years of sustained sales growth, magnetic separation expert Bunting is expanding its UK manufacturing plant and offices at ...
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Service Providers
More Plastic Industry Leaders Join PlastikCity
In the past two months, nine additional companies have become PlastikCity Partners, bringing a range of equipment and services to ...
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HotSeat
HotSeat – Damian Harvey, International Business Development Manager at Radical Materials
Radical Materials, formerly known as SteriTouch, recently diversified its portfolio of plastic additives to include SCOPIC X-ray & metal detectable ...
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