Amies Plastics, believed to be the UK’s oldest plastics manufacturing company, will celebrate its 90th birthday this year. In April, the company treated itself to a birthday gift that looks to the future more than […]
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Happy 90th: UK’s Oldest Plastics Manufacturing Company Invests in Arburg
PlastikCity on Tour – MJ Toolmakers
Our next stop was at Leicestershire based MJ Toolmakers. We met with company director Paul McDermott to find out more.
More Efficiency in Lightweight Construction: KraussMaffei Underpins its Leading Pioneering Role at K 2019
Steel is heavy, aluminium consumes a lot of energy during production, and wood weathers. What about a cost-efficient replacement for these materials? Fibre-reinforced plastics (composites) meet all mechanical requirements and are lightweight and weatherproof.
PlastikCity’s New Initiative Shortlisted at Plastics Industry Awards
Web-based procurement and marketing hub, PlastikCity, has been selected as a finalist for Best Business Initiative at this year’s Plastics Industry Awards.
Polymer Price Reports Released for June 2019
The latest polymer price reports and charts have been released by Plastrack.
Digital Pioneers Present World Premiere at K Trade Show
Can operators make injection moulding machines fit for Industry 4.0 if they are decades-old yet still reliable? Yes! KraussMaffei is presenting a world’s first at the K 2019 trade show.
2020 to See New Management for Wittmann Battenfeld UK
Barry Hill, Managing Director of Wittmann Battenfeld UK Ltd, will retire from his role on January 1, 2020.
Pentagon Offers Three Weeks of Work Experience Placements to Local Students
Pentagon has offered annual work experience placements to Secondary students for a number of years, but 2019 will surpass any other…
RPC bpi Stretchfilms Removing Metal Using Drawer Magnets
RPC bpi Stretchfilms in Leominster use a series of Bunting Drawer Magnets to capture ferrous metal contamination in the process. This prevents equipment damage and reduces production downtime.
Newly Promoted Operations Director at Hardie
Hardie Polymers is delighted to announce the promotion of Isy Ferguson to Operations Director. This move recognises over 25 years of service of one of the longest-serving employees of Hardie Polymers.