PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief

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11 Sep 2026 // IMS Website Launch, Shapers Production Savings, Summit Systems Appointment, and Packaging Skills

In today’s brief:

🛠️ IMS Website Launch: Injection Moulding Supplies launches a new website and online shop covering its UK-manufactured components, consumables, and mould shop equipment.

📊 Shapers Production Savings: The UK injection moulder increases OEE from around 60% to 80% and cuts monthly overtime costs from £24,000 to £2,000 using Intouch monitoring.

👤 Summit Systems Appointment: Matthew Ross moves from Group Sales Director to Business Development Director.

📦 Packaging Skills: The UK packaging industry calls for greater awareness of career opportunities as demand grows for specialist technical skills.

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11 Sep 2026 // IMS Website Launch, Shapers Production Savings, Summit Systems Appointment, and Packaging Skills
10 Sep 2026 // McLaren Investment, UK Recycling Technology, Bespoke Plastics Testing, and Hardie Polymers Appointment
09 Sep 2026 // Forteq UK Closure, Manufacturing Growth Plans, JLR Workforce Impact, and Automotive Plastics Recycling
08 Sep 2026 // 100th Episode, Recycled Thermoplastics, JLR Job Cuts, and Donite Appointment
07 Sep 2026 // Rutland Plastics Supports Future Designers, Polymer Price Outlook, Materials Innovation, and RGE’s US Expansion
4 Sep 2026 // Manufacturing Awards, FANUC Leadership, JLR Investment, and Cyber Security Support
03 Sep 2026 // JC Moulding Investment, UltraView60 Launch, RECOUP Awards, and Range Rover Electric
2 Sep 2026 // Billion and ENGEL Partnership, ColorForm Technology, FANUC Appointment, and HASCO at Fakuma
27 Aug 2026 // Extrusion Leadership, Recycled Packaging Films, Tool Life Extension, and Sustainable Moulding
25 Aug 2026 // Make UK Awards, Manufacturing AI, Adhesive Solutions, and Flexible Packaging Recycling
20 Aug 2026 // Polymer Pricing, Mergon Leadership, UK Machining, and Toolmaking Growth
18 Aug 2026 // Machinery Auction, SME Award Finalist, Robotic Decoration, and Splay Solutions
14 Aug 2026 // Hot Runner Energy Savings, Automotive Investment, Team Expansion, and Moulding Software
11 Aug 2026 // Pektron & Summit Systems Partnership, Oil Prices, Arburg Sustainability, and Digital Champions
7 Aug 2026 // Pentagon EMS, Hydraulic Hose Service, Procurement Reform, and Manufacturing Insurance
5 Aug 2026 // Employer Recognition, Complex Moulding, Stainless Ejector Pins, Web Forensics, and PPWR Guidance
3 Aug 2026 // Arburg Acquisition, JLR Job Cuts, Industrial Cleaning Expansion, and Plastics Education in Schools
30 Jul 2026 // Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Appointment, Technical Education, Halogen-Free PA66, and Engineering Careers
28 Jul 2026 // Toolmaking Investment, Plastics Live Ireland, Plastic Pellet Spill, and AI Automation
24 Jul 2026 // Pilot Tooling, Plastic Film Collections, Digital Investment, and Aston Martin Funding

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