In a landmark move to safeguard the company’s future and prioritise its workforce, Liverpool-based injection moulder AC Plastics is delighted to announce its transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Finalised towards the end of […]
Leading polymer distributor Polydist UK has announced strategic changes within its management team, setting the stage for a new chapter of innovation and growth for the Burton-upon-Trent-based company.
The Scottish Plastics & Rubber Association (SPRA) is all set to host its much-anticipated 49th Annual Dinner Dance next month. This esteemed event is scheduled to take place at the Radisson Blu Glasgow on Friday […]
In an era marked by geopolitical disruptions and global uncertainties, the UK plastic manufacturing industry faces unique challenges. To mitigate these risks, there is a growing need to re-evaluate and strengthen supply chains. A promising […]
Despite being a powerhouse in manufacturing with an impressive £224bn output, the UK surprisingly ranks 24th in global robot density. This isn’t just a fun fact – it’s a critical indicator that we need to […]
Distrupol, a leading distributor of thermoplastics and elastomers to the polymer processing industry and an affiliate of GPD Companies, Inc. (“GPD”), has announced that it has been awarded distribution rights for the Zytel®, Hytrel® and […]
The majority of Britain’s manufacturers (52.7%) are now viewing the UK as a more competitive place to locate their activities, compared to just 31% one year ago. Additionally, less than one-fifth (16.6%) now believe the […]
PCM Automation, the leading specialist in the automation of injection moulding processes, is delighted to announce the addition of three key team members: Nathan Lawrence-Monck and Francis Sherman as CAD Engineers, and Jack Gavigan as […]
The leading polymer distributor, Plastribution, has released the latest instalment of Price Know-How. Price Know-How helps plastic raw material buyers make informed purchasing decisions. This month, the market reacts to the widely-anticipated increase in contract monomer […]
The latest ‘Manufacturing – The Facts’ report, from manufacturers’ organisation Make UK, reveals the UK’s manufacturing sector has climbed one place to eighth in the world rankings, overtaking France in the process.