TEPPFA welcomes the new European Commission regulation restricting lead usage in PVC products, setting a new standard in environmental responsibility and public health protection. This regulation supports the ongoing efforts of PVC pipe manufacturers to create a more sustainable circular...
The Fluency Business Group (Fluency) and Easyfairs are delighted to announce the signing of an agreement to incorporate its Advanced Materials Events into Easyfairs’ well-respected Advanced Engineering Show which occurs annually at the NEC in Birmingham. The next edition, featuring...
Europe’s only conference dedicated solely to carbon fibre; GoCarbonFibre 2023. Smithers has been organizing the world renowned Global Outlook for Carbon Fibre conference for over 20 years, and as Europe’s only conference dedicated solely to carbon fibre, it is truly...
Following a successful in-person event in 2021, Interplas is set to continue its development in 2023. Almost 400 exhibitors are already confirmed on the show floor, with over 12,000 attendees expected from across industry visiting to discover the latest innovations...
As Swiss Plastics Expo 2023 drew to a close, Peter Kirst, CEO of MAPAG Maschinen AG, Bern, representing Sumitomo (SHI) Demag in Switzerland, and product manager Urs Kocher, reflect on the positive outlook. Kirst suggests that although the number of...
In 2023, Interplas, the definitive and longest running UK plastics exhibition will be celebrating its 75th anniversary. Amidst a host of exciting features and new developments is the return of the PlastikCity pavilion for the third edition since its debut...
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK and manufacturers in particular have been facing ever-increasing challenges. From a shortage of staff to the difficulty in obtaining essential raw materials, the manufacturing sector has had a lot to navigate. More recently,...
Perfect De-flashing and Dedusting of Duroplast and Thermoplast Components : Less weight, compact design and improved sustainability – a producer of injection moulded components has proven that these goals can be achieved economically with high-performance plastic materials. The company is...
A Midlands-based manufacturer that can trace its roots back more than 200 years is using Industry 4.0 machine monitoring software from FourJaw to drive efficiency. Cast-nylon and plastic components manufacturer Westley Plastics has improved cycle times and achieved more consistent...
A specialist manufacturing company, Atlas Composite Technologies, has received a seven-figure investment boost to fuel its growth plans. The backing from WeDo Business Investments will enable Atlas Composite Technologies to invest in new plant and equipment, its premises and additional...
