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KraussMaffei UK’s Michael Rudd Promoted to After Sales Director
KraussMaffei UK is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael Rudd to the position of After Sales Director. This promotion recognises Michael's exceptional contributions to the company over the past ...
Hand-Finished OEM Badges from Great Central Plastics
In the world of automotive, every detail matters. From the sleek curves of the bodywork to the precise alignment of the headlights, excellence is not just a goal; it's an ...
Plastribution’s Polymer Price Know-How: May 2024
Plastribution's May Polymer Price Know-How shows the market seeking balance amid expected price drops and seasonal demand fluctuations. Despite sellers' reluctance to lower prices in response to small reductions in ...
Formerra Launches New Nordic Hub to Power Global Healthcare Innovation
Formerra, a leader in performance materials distribution, announces the opening of a new warehouse in Malmö, Sweden, marking a significant step in its global expansion strategy. The modern facility will support existing customers ...
Borche Bi400 Ton Machine Revolutionises Cornick & Morris’ Manufacturing Operations
Borche UK recently had the privilege of delivering a state-of-the-art Borche Bi400 ton machine to Cornick & Morris, marking a significant upgrade from their old Negri Bossi 400 model ...
Plastics Industry Award Categories Refreshed for 2024
Seven new categories have been added to the Plastics Industry Awards 2024, which are now open to enter. Companies and individuals from across the UK and Republic of Ireland plastics ...
Broadwater Mouldings Ltd Achieves a Kings Award for Enterprise
Suffolk-based manufacturing company Broadwater Mouldings Ltd is one of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Broadwater announced on the 6th May it has ...
AMUT Set to Exhibit at IFAT 2024
At IFAT 2024, AMUT will present its extensive portfolio of recycling products and services, consisting of sophisticated solutions for the selection and recovery of a wide range of different materials, ...
LATEST INDUSTRY BLOGS
Intouch Blog | Industry 4.0 and Why Automation is Essential
Industrial automation involves utilising controlled or computer-controlled systems to carry out tasks typically performed by humans. This automation enhances production efficiency, reduces error susceptibility, and delivers higher-quality products. In this blog, Intouch Monitoring talks about […]
NEW TECHNOLOGY ZONE
AI Augments RJG’s CoPilot Process Control System for Enhanced Efficiency
RJG is excited to announce an innovative new feature for their CoPilot®process control system called MAX, the Process Advisor™. MAX utilises advanced AI technology powered by proven Master Molder® techniques to provide moulders with real-time, […]
Plastic Processors
Hand-Finished OEM Badges from Great Central Plastics
In the world of automotive, every detail matters. From the sleek curves of the bodywork to the precise alignment of ...
Additive Manufacturing
3DGBIRE Introduces New UltiMaker Factor 4
UltiMaker Factor 4 is an end-to-end industrial application solution. It's tailored for the development, production, and full-confidence deployment of process-critical ...
Materials & Additives
Plastribution’s Polymer Price Know-How: May 2024
Plastribution's May Polymer Price Know-How shows the market seeking balance amid expected price drops and seasonal demand fluctuations. Despite sellers' ...
Plastic Recycling
RECOUP Awards Entry Deadline Only 1 Month Away
With only one month left to enter the prestigious RECOUP Awards 2024, RECOUP, the leading independent authority and trusted voice ...
Machinery
KraussMaffei UK’s Michael Rudd Promoted to After Sales Director
KraussMaffei UK is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael Rudd to the position of After Sales Director. This promotion ...
Material Handling & Temperature Control
Formerra Launches New Nordic Hub to Power Global Healthcare Innovation
Formerra, a leader in performance materials distribution, announces the opening of a new warehouse in Malmö, Sweden, marking a significant step in ...
Robots & Automation
Medical Robotics Challenge 2.0: Apply now for the KUKA Innovation Award 2025
The new round of the KUKA Innovation Award is all about robotics ideas for the future of medicine and healthcare ...
Toolmakers & Mould Components
Gunther UK Enhances Moulding with KNARR
While collapsible cores are not a recent innovation, their significance in the moulding industry continues to grow, offering unparalleled ease ...
Digitalisation & Industry 4.0
DELMIAWorks Helps Plastics Processors Deliver Industry 4.0 Potential to Manufacturing
As with everything else in technology, advances in manufacturing software provide significant benefits to plastics processors. Similarly to previous industrial “ages”, ...
Auxiliary Equipment
Transforming Operations: Introducing the Summit Vision Supervisor (SVS) System
The Summit Vision Supervisory System (SVS), from Summit Systems offers a comprehensive solution to operational efficiency and streamline processes. With ...
Service Providers
Record Attendance at Annual IPG Polymer Conference in Athlone
The Irish Polymer Group (IPG) hosted its annual Polymer Conference in the Hodson Bay Hotel on Thursday 18th April 2024 ...
Industry Updates & Events
Plastics Industry Award Categories Refreshed for 2024
Seven new categories have been added to the Plastics Industry Awards 2024, which are now open to enter. Companies and ...
PlastikMedia HotSeat
HotSeat | Roger Ewers, Sales Director, PCM Automation
PC Moulding & Automation was formed in 2009, and then Roger Ewers joined in 2011 as the Sales Director to ...
PlastikCity on Tour
PlastikCity on Tour – PC Moulding & Automation
For our final visit of 2023, we were up in Wakefield to visit PC Moulding & Automation. We met directors ...