20 Aug 2026 // Polymer Pricing, Mergon Leadership, UK Machining, and Toolmaking Growth
In today’s brief:
📈 Polymer Pricing: Plastribution reports that feedstock increases have had limited influence on standard polymer prices, while September could determine the market direction for the rest of the year.
👤 Mergon Leadership: Stéphane Maravel is appointed chief executive of Mergon Group as Aoife Beirne concludes more than 12 months in the interim role.
⚙️ UK Machining: Injection Moulding Supplies launches a Corby-based machining and engineering operation for bespoke components, repairs, refurbishment, and mould shop supplies.
🛠️ Toolmaking Growth: HT Tooling Solutions expands its staff, machinery, processes, and wider manufacturing capabilities.
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