Plastic manufacturing has gained a somewhat controversial reputation. Single-use plastics and inadequate waste management and infrastructure have caused environmental damage…Read More
Every Production Manager and Operations Director wants to improve production efficiency and eliminate delays. The challenge is that manufacturing bottlenecks…Read More
In kitchen environments, the smallest details can make a significant difference. From measuring ingredients accurately to checking cooking temperatures and…Read More
Quality is not created at the machine controller. It is created inside the mould, where the polymer fills, packs, cools…Read More
In a 2024 survey, 64% of Britons said they are willing to pay up to 10% more for sustainable packaging. This shift in…Read More
Compressed air is often described as the fourth utility in manufacturing, yet it remains one of the least scrutinised. While…Read More
In recent years, many UK manufacturers have re-evaluated overseas tooling and moulding arrangements. Rising costs, long lead times and ongoing…Read More
Reshoring has become a regular part of what BEC Group do. Over the past fifteen years, the company has taken…Read More
Here’s another defect that’s often hidden until it’s too late. This week’s issue is voids. This…Read More
Here’s another defect that can quietly weaken a moulded part. This week’s issue is weld lines (weld joins)…Read More
