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Top 2 Blow Moulding Companies

Blow moulding is a widely used plastic manufacturing process in the British and Irish plastics industry. This method involves heating plastic until it becomes pliable, then inflating it inside a mould to create hollow parts. Blow moulding is commonly used to produce items such as plastic bottles, containers, and tanks for sectors like packaging, automotive, and household goods.

Its versatility and efficiency make blow moulding a popular choice for manufacturing lightweight, durable plastic products with uniform wall thickness. This process is ideal for high-volume production and can be customised to create a range of shapes and sizes, offering cost-effective solutions for complex plastic components.

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Top 5 Vacuum Forming Companies

Vacuum forming is a popular plastic manufacturing process used extensively in the British and Irish plastics industry. This method involves heating a sheet of plastic until it becomes pliable, then forming it over a mould by applying a vacuum. Vacuum forming is commonly used to produce items such as plastic packaging, trays, and components for sectors like automotive and medical.

Its versatility and cost-effectiveness make it a popular choice for manufacturing small and medium-sized plastic products in high volumes.

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Brexit – Should we Export, or Stop Importing?

By Simon Anderson – MD of LVS Small Plastic Parts

Like most SME’s, the Brexit vote came as a shock to LVS Small Plastic Parts last year.  As part of the larger business community, we felt that a status quo would be the best outcome for the manufacturing sector.  Our own business being so heavily aligned to the automotive sector helped to reinforce this opinion.

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