12 May 2026 // MGS’ Interplas Plans, LEGO Production Monitoring, and British Steel Nationalisation
In today’s brief:
🚀 Expansion & Innovation: MGS Technical Plastics reveals plans for its largest Interplas stand to date. The Lancashire-based moulder will showcase a range of technical expertise and highlight its achievement of reducing carbon emissions by 50% over the last five years.
🧱 Visualising Data: Intouch Monitoring returns to the NEC with a unique installation featuring four miniature moulding machines built from 10,000 LEGO bricks. The display offers a live demonstration of how real-time OEE and production data can be integrated into the factory floor.
🎵 Industry Networking: Plastribution announces its sponsorship of the official Interplas after-party. The event will serve as a key networking hub for exhibitors and provide the stage for the official date announcement of the next Festival of Polymer Innovation.
🏗️ National Infrastructure: The Prime Minister moves to bring British Steel into full public ownership. The landmark decision aims to protect the UK’s virgin steelmaking capacity, ensuring long-term resilience for major construction and manufacturing projects.
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