In today’s brief:
🌐 Network Expansion: PlastikCity welcomes six new partners in the second quarter of 2026, significantly diversifying its supplier network. The new UK and Ireland-based additions introduce high-quality capabilities across toll pelletising, injection moulding, materials recovery, and distribution.
⚙️ Internal Promotion: Omega Plastics Group appoints Martyn Musgrave as Toolroom Lead, marking the next step in his 14-year career with the company. The new hybrid role bridges hands-on manufacturing with strategic toolroom coordination and planning, highlighting OPG’s focus on internal talent development.
🌱 Sustainability Benchmark: Polymermedics Ltd achieves an EcoVadis Bronze rating, confirming its commitment to ethical and responsible operations. The international assessment validates the firm's active management of environmental impact, labour standards, and supply chain ethics.
For the full stories, visit plastikmedia.co.uk.
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