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Below is the latest news from PlastikMedia, a division of PlastikCity that covers developments, trends, and updates within the plastics sector, as well as news from our industry partners. Stay informed with our regularly updated feed.
As the spectre of rising global trade tensions looms, the UK plastics industry is bracing for significant impacts in the coming months. The European Union is poised to introduce ...
The world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, takes place next week at RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 1st – 2nd April. The PRS ...
The British Standards Institution, BSI, is actively seeking new members to join its MCE/3/2 committee which helps shape CEN/ISO machinery standards for the polymer industry. Focusing on areas ...
Plasmatreat GmbH, a leading manufacturer and developer of atmospheric pressure plasma technologies for surface treatment, continues to expand its presence in the Benelux region. With the opening of a ...
Event Partners Ltd, organiser of The Advanced Materials Show USA, has announced a strategic partnership with Messe München to establish a ceramitec USA pavilion as the leading platform ...
In manufacturing, the term “downtime” often carries negative connotations, as any inactivity can result in lost revenue. However, downtime can occur for various reasons, some planned and necessary, others ...
Customers, partners, Arburg – the world of plastics was full of enthusiasm for the Technology Days 2025. Around 4,000 customers from 44 nations visited Lossburg from 19th to 21st March to experience Arburg ...
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader committed to advancing sustainable solutions, the company’s GASTOP-Flex™ technology is a solution for enhancing gas barrier performance in polyolefin-based flexible packaging. GASTOP-Flex™ supports ...
KraussMaffei UK has reinforced its commitment to supporting skills development within the UK manufacturing industry with the delivery of a state-of-the-art 81-250 PX all-electric injection moulding machine to the ...
The full programme for AMI’s 19th annual Polymer Sourcing and Distribution conference has been released. Taking place from 19th-21st May 2025 in Málaga, Spain, this highly anticipated ...
MBA Polymers UK, a leader in advanced plastic recycling, has developed a groundbreaking recycled ABS with over 95% post-consumer content. Sourced from waste electronics, this sustainable alternative to virgin plastics ...
Return on investment, or ROI is a key performance indicator (KPI) that’s used by businesses to determine the likely profitability of an expenditure. But it’s also used ...
Plastribution’s March Polymer Price Know-How shows minimal movement in monomer prices following February’s increases. Polyolefins have largely rolled over, though LDPE remains an exception due to tighter ...
For over 20 years, the partnership between J L Goor machinery and automation expert FANUC has been one of the outstanding success stories in the Irish polymer sector. Mullingar-based J ...
K 2025, the world-leading trade fair of the plastics and rubber industry, has set out to tackle the central challenges of our time and present concrete solutions from 8th to 15...
Future Makers is transforming plastic waste into opportunity with the Plastic Revolution Schools Challenge, a hands-on initiative that engages businesses, schools, and communities in real sustainability action. By repurposing ...
In a significant step towards reducing ocean waste and promoting sustainability, leading polymer distributor, Plastribution, has partnered with Waterhaul to bring its Traceable Marine Plastic™ materials to the market. ...
The PlastikCity Pavilion is set to return to Interplas in 2026, continuing its role as a launchpad for high-quality UK and Irish suppliers looking to make their mark at the ...
The Polymer Training and Innovation Centre (PTIC), part of the City of Wolverhampton College, is inviting industry professionals to an exclusive two-day open event in July at its specialist ...
Choosing the right 3D scanner for your business can be daunting, especially with the vast array of options available on the market today. The key to making the right ...
FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics has revolutionised factory insight and productivity at Fernco by automating the capture and analysis of machine utilisation and energy consumption data. By leveraging FourJaw’s advanced ...
AMTEK Plastics, a UK-based plastic manufacturer, was facing inefficiencies due to unused sprues being discarded during production. The accumulation of waste led to increased storage requirements, higher labour costs, ...
IPL Brightgreen, a specialist in plastic recycling, is reinforcing the importance of plastics as a valuable and versatile material when managed responsibly. By recycling plastics efficiently, businesses can not ...
Energy consumption is one of the biggest expenses for factories that significantly impacts both finances and the environment. A company should always strive to reduce energy consumption, but it’...
Great Central Plastics is a leading UK-based injection moulding specialist, renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company designs and manufactures high-quality plastic components for a variety ...
The injection moulding market needs modular, adaptable drive systems that can harness the benefits of both electric and hydraulic technology – namely speed and precision paired with power and dynamics. ...
Formerra, a leader in performance materials distribution, has launched the Formerra+ ecommerce website, now upgraded to deliver a faster, more intuitive, and personalised experience for customers across multiple industries. ...
One of the country’s leading compression moulding experts has come out of retirement and returned to work for business at which he spent 48 years honing his skills and ...
HASCO, a global leader in mouldmaking solutions, is pushing its innovations in the mouldmaking industry with the expansion of its databases for standard mould units. By integrating its advanced ...
KraussMaffei Extrusion invites industry professionals to the Sustainable Extrusion Summit, a premier event for the plastics and recycling industry, taking place in Laatzen near Hanover, Germany. Attendees can look ...
Manufacturing efficiency is key to staying competitive, and small, strategic improvements can drive significant gains. Intouch Monitoring’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES) helps manufacturers boost efficiency by reducing downtime ...
Long-established North East manufacturer Fairgrieve Compression Moulding is to produce 1,000 of its industry-leading firewall brackets a day to meet the requirements of a new contract to supply the highly-acclaimed ...
Summit Systems, a leading provider of materials handling and automation solutions for the plastics industry, is delighted to announce the appointment of Daniel Alders as Customer Care Manager, effective ...
Entries are now open for The RECOUP Awards 2025, recognising outstanding achievements in plastics resource efficiency and recycling, contributing towards a more circular plastics value chain. With new categories added ...
Comparing insurance policies is one of the smartest financial moves your business can make. Many companies assume that once they have a policy in place, they’re covered — but ...
Rimplas Technologies is pleased to announce the latest addition to its production capabilities—a brand-new Yizumi 220T injection moulding machine, which arrived in February 2025. This investment reflects the commitment ...
Arburg with its sister companies AMKmotion and ARBURGadditive were nominated in four categories in the “Product of the Year 2025” competition organised by the trade publications “Kunststoff Magazin” and “Industrial ...
Ampacet offers a comprehensive portfolio of PFAS-free Polymer Processing Aids (PPA), providing an effective alternative to conventional fluorinated PPA masterbatches. These solutions are designed for various processing applications, including ...
Prefilled syringes are indispensable in many medical applications, from enteral nutrition to high-dose drug delivery. Like conventional disposable syringes, they consist of a syringe body, a syringe plunger with ...
Arguably the manufacturing sector is leading the charge when it comes to successes and advancements in operational excellence. Today, there are virtually no technological limits to what organisations can ...
At this year’s JEC World, taking place from 4th to 6th March 2025 in Paris, ENGEL, a global leader in plastics processing technology, is involved in three products that ...
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is a global leader in injection moulding technology, recognised for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. With a strong presence in the UK and Ireland, ...