New £20million fund available for innovation in circular plastics production
New funding worth £20million has been announced for research and innovation in changing the way the UK manufactures and consumes plastics. more
Features
Sadness as Covestro announces passing of CSO Richard Northcote
Plastics has lost a great champion for sustainability as Covestro has announced the sad and unexpected passing of its Chief Sustainability Officer Richard Northcote. more
Bunting
EcoVyn reduce waste by 94 per cent with Bunting Drawer Magnets
EcoVyn installs two Bunting drawer filter magnets reducing waste by 94 per cent. more
Borche UK to formally open West Midlands facility
Borche UK, the first fully owned subsidiary for the company in Europe, will formally open its doors next week. more
NPK Design
Guide dogs lead the way with new Refitech lightweight carbon handle
Refitech has secured a contract in a series production of a lightweight carbon fibre handle for a new guide dog harness. more
Innovia Films
Innovia Films launches new film for reclosable applications
Innovia Films is launching a new Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) Rayoface facestock film specifically designed for reclosable applications. more
Wales will follow England and Scotland and ban the sales of personal care products containing plastic microbeads
Wales votes to ban microbeads from the end of June
Wales will follow England and Scotland in banning the sale and production of products containing plastic microbeads following a vote by Assembly Members this week. more
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KRAIBURG TPE packaging chosen by Dior for new Pump’N’Volume Mascara
Dior chooses KRAIBURG TPE for its new Diorshow Pump’N’Volume Mascara packaging. more
Loadhog turnover grows by 26 per cent due to reusable products
Loadhog achieves a record £9.6 million turnover, representing a 26 per cent growth in 2017. more
Intertronics
WACKER and Intertronics collaborate for silicone distribution across the UK and Ireland
WACKER signs up intertronics for silicone distribution. more
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag earns Cogent Skills gold standard for its Polymer Academy
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s Training Academy has been awarded Skills Partner status by Cogent. more
