26 May 2026 // MGS Toolmaking Expansion, 2026 Awards Open, and Award-Winning Recycling
In today’s brief:🛠️ Toolmaking Expansion: Blackburn-based MGS Technical Plastics announces the launch of MGS Technical Engineering Ltd. The new sister company formalises the group’s toolmaking and machining capabilities, supporting clients from initial concept and prototyping through to full volume production.
🏆 Celebrating Excellence: Entries are now officially open for the 25th anniversary of the Plastics Industry Awards. Featuring two brand-new categories for EPR Leadership and Smart Manufacturing, the free-to-enter awards highlight innovation across the UK and Irish sectors.
♻️ Recycling Milestones: North Somerset Council secures two prestigious environmental awards for its pioneering household soft plastics collection scheme. The kerbside initiative successfully reduced standard household refuse by 14% while delivering substantial cost savings.
🤝 Community Impact: Packaging specialist Plastek UK marks its 70th anniversary by launching a year-long partnership with Rainbows Children’s Hospice, dedicating its upcoming corporate and industry fundraising activities to the East Midlands charity.
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