8 June 2026 // Allthread Plastics’ Golden Jubilee, BPF Elections, and JOSCAR Registration for Sonic Solutions
In today’s brief:
🎂 Allthread’s Golden Jubilee: Basildon-based injection moulding specialist Allthread Plastics celebrates 50 years of operations with a private team milestone. The family-run manufacturer is expanding its bespoke tooling marketplace while embedding a circular, zero-waste recycling process for 2026.
🗳️ BPF Leadership: The British Plastics Federation confirms its council election results for the 2026–2027 term. Rehau’s Martin Hitchin is unanimously re-elected as President for a second year, while Leafield Environmental’s Managing Director, Philip Maddox, is appointed as Vice-President.
📜 Compliance Milestone: Ultrasonic cleaning specialists Sonic Solutions officially secure JOSCAR registration. The rigorous supply chain accreditation provides major aerospace and defence sector clients with top-tier supplier assurance and risk management validation.
📉 Workforce Insights: A sobering new review by former minister Alan Milburn warns of a shrinking job market for young people. With over one million UK young adults currently out of work or education, the report highlights a sharp decline in entry-level positions.
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