~A class-leading high temperature FFKM~ Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE), one of the world’s leading  manufacturers of high performance moulded elastomer seals, has developed Perlast® G77X – a  perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) sealing material combining high temperature performance with  exceptional low compression set. …

–The Path to Ecological Composite Manufacturing– The composites industry has seen a noticeable shift towards natural materials. While conventionally flax, hemp or other plant fibres were incorporated into polymer composite systems, new solutions have recently become a market success. Those…

The plastics injection moulding sector is fast paced, and manufacturers are continually seeking opportunities to secure a competitive advantage. In todays’ climate, with energy costs at an all-time high, raw material costs increasing, the need to address environmental challenges, and…

Amazon Filters has become the first industrial filter maker in the UK to use polypropylene manufactured from renewable resources in production of its meltblown filter media. Effectively lowering the carbon footprint of each filter, the Surrey-based manufacturer has launched sustainable…

TEPPFA, The European Trade Association of Plastic Pipes and Fittings Manufacturers, published its EU Taxonomy sector guidelines. The publication of the Taxonomy Guidelines for the EU Plastic Pipes and Fittings industry is a first step in a process to increase the…

We read with interest the Governments first Critical Imports and Supply Chain Strategy paper that aims to build resilience to the UK. This is an important topic and one that will be key to the future of our members. Whilst…

Scott Bader UK, a Northamptonshire-based specialist in composite, adhesive and polymer materials, announces the intent to invest £30M to transform its flagship UK manufacturing site. The five-year programme will commence in 2024 with £8M earmarked for the first phase of the works. This planned investment…

Pultrusion and Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) are two widely used manufacturing processes for producing composite materials. While both methods have their merits, pultrusion offers several distinct advantages over RTM when it comes to making straight profiles. Here Kim Sjödahl, VP…

The University of Strathclyde’s, Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), part of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland Group and ITP Aero, has co-developed a project to minimise energy use and material waste, and enhance productivity throughout the lifecycle of the aerospace…

30th November 2023, BPF, London Back for an eighth year, Composites UK and the British Plastics Federation bring you TPC 2023, which will look at the topic of sustainable solutions for greener energy. Thermoplastic composites have the potential to make waves…