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In lieu of its postponed March 2020 open day in Italy, Bausano has introduced its MD170 Nextmover twin-screw extruder for PVC granulation through a video demonstration.
Mike Jordan, Managing Director of Summit Systems, has developed a new & unique solution for getting you back to work safely and securely during this COVID-19 period.
A new additive from Ampacet, AntiScratch ABS 6000047-E, enhances the surface appearance of styrenic plastics by improving abrasion and scratch resistance without impacting gloss, aesthetics or mechanical properties.
Industry Calls for National Task Force to Retain Key Skills
Britain’s manufacturers are calling for the establishment of a National Skills Task Force to retain key skills within industry, as companies consider redundancies, according to a survey released by Make ...
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COVID-19 Guidance Featured on BPF’s New Health & Safety Hub
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has launched an updated and expanded Guidance on Good Manufacturing Practice, in response to COVID-19. The updated guide is available on the BPF’s new Health ...
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Ad-Vance Complete Complex PPE Tool in Record Time
Award-winning toolmakers, Ad-Vance Engineering, recently completed a highly complex production tool for the manufacture of high-volume PPE for the international market ...
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PlastikCity Launches the Plastics Business Marketplace
Web-based procurement hub, PlastikCity, has announced the launch of its latest initiative, the Plastics Business Marketplace, which allows users to promote their companies for sale to the UK and Irish ...
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Europlaz Aids the COVID-19 Response
Endeavouring to play its part in the ongoing fight against COVID-19, Europlaz has recently signed a contract to exclusively manufacture a COVID-19 antibody test kit ...
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Bausano Presents MD170 Nextmover Twin-Screw Extruder
In lieu of its postponed March 2020 open day in Italy, Bausano has introduced its MD170 Nextmover twin-screw extruder for PVC granulation through a video demonstration ...
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Formulating Plastic Compounds
There are so many factors one needs to consider when formulating thermoplastic compounds, regardless if it is being formulated for compounds or masterbatch. This blog from Pravin Mistry, a member ...
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Safe Injection Moulding Machines in the Era of Remote Access
The protective measures dictated by COVID-19 force companies to limit the number of persons present on the production floor. To ensure fully automatic and efficient production, an ideal solution is ...
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Plastic Processors
Europlaz Aids the COVID-19 Response
Endeavouring to play its part in the ongoing fight against COVID-19, Europlaz has recently signed a contract to exclusively manufacture ...
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Additive Manufacturing
Uddeholm AM Corrax® Adding Value to Your Business
In this case study detailing the production of test tubes for the medical industry, Uddeholm UK investigates the impact of ...
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Materials & Additives
Ampacet Launches Antiscratch Additive
A new additive from Ampacet, AntiScratch ABS 6000047-E, enhances the surface appearance of styrenic plastics by improving abrasion and scratch ...
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Machinery
Bausano Presents MD170 Nextmover Twin-Screw Extruder
In lieu of its postponed March 2020 open day in Italy, Bausano has introduced its MD170 Nextmover twin-screw extruder for ...
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Material Handling & Temperature Control
Intelicare Expands on Frigosystem Partnership
Intelicare provides a recently-expanded range of Frigosystem chillers (with various compressor technology) from 7 – 4700kW, as well as dry ...
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Recycling
RECOUP: UK Reprocessing Capacity Needs to Double to Meet Plastic Packaging Tax Demands
The UK could be set to face significant challenges in its ability to recycle household plastic packaging, with reprocessing infrastructure ...
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Toolmakers & Mould Components
Ad-Vance Complete Complex PPE Tool in Record Time
Award-winning toolmakers, Ad-Vance Engineering, recently completed a highly complex production tool for the manufacture of high-volume PPE for the international ...
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Robots & Automation
3D Printing Against Corona: KUKA Robots Print PPE in Northern Italy
Every five minutes, KUKA robots in northern Italy print head brackets for face shields. More than 1000 are produced every ...
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Auxiliary Equipment
Summit Systems Unveils New Defence Shield Product Range
Mike Jordan, Managing Director of Summit Systems, has developed a new & unique solution for getting you back to work ...
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Service Providers
Support for UK Manufacturing During COVID-19
Prea is a member of the PCN (Plastics Consultancy Network) and a PlastikCity Partner. Prea is working remotely on a ...
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Industry Updates & Events
Industry Calls for National Task Force to Retain Key Skills
Britain’s manufacturers are calling for the establishment of a National Skills Task Force to retain key skills within industry, as ...
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Plastic Industry Blogs
Formulating Plastic Compounds
There are so many factors one needs to consider when formulating thermoplastic compounds, regardless if it is being formulated for ...
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HotSeat
HotSeat – Simon Scholes, Managing Director at VEKA Compounds
VEKA Compounds is the polymer division of VEKA Recycling Ltd, an industry leader in the recycling of end-of-life uPVC windows ...
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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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