Plastics sector remains robust despite record low for UK manufacturing exports
Plastics exports outperformed the market as UK manufacturing exports fell sharply in Q2 2020, according to the Lloyds Bank International Trade Index. Read more
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Wales on the front foot in the move away from single-use plastics
Wales has started the transition to outlaw single-use plastic, amid an increase in littering as lockdown restrictions ease. It comes 3 months after DEFRA suspended an equivalent ban in England to October 2020. Read more
Brett Martin continues partnership with ENGEL UK
The prospect of supporting existing machines with more energy efficient and technologically advanced models gives Brett Martin the opportunity to maintain and in some cases shorten, their lead times. Read more
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Versarien plc launches its first graphene enhanced protective face mask
The launch of the new protective face mask coincides with the first two orders Versarien has received following recent prelaunch sales activity. Read more
Mainetti switches from clothes hangers to face shields as it re-engineers business
It says the new ‘Back2Business’ collection aims to meet current customer demand and offers a range of products in line with the top priority – getting the country back up and running as safely as possible. Read more
Extrudaseal creates premium product range following customer troubleshooting
The Birmingham-based company produced a new series of gaskets with integrated fibre technology for anti-stretch performance after a customer in the fabrication industry was struggling with stretching and shrinking issues on bubble gasket. Read more
Vital Parts Pledges £1m investment in growth, employment and technology over the next 12 months
The Kent-based manufacturer of plastic, rubber, and metal components has has pledged its commitment to a large investment in local careers, growth, and operational technology following seven years of expansion. Read more
ULMA Packaging UK launches resealable packaging solution for dairy industry
With supermarket trends showing an increase in resealable packaging, many dairy industry companies are looking to integrate machinery that can efficiently produce this pack design into their production lines. Read more
Bondloc UK announces collaboration with Bolton University’s Motorsport hub
The adhesives and sealants company has partnered with the University's National Centre for Motorsport Engineering (NCME), in a collaboration designed to help students to learn the latest in motorsport industry techniques. Read more
New report finds increased optimism amongst the UK’s SME manufacturers
The latest Manufacturing Barometer has revealed a more upbeat picture as the sector emerges from lockdown, but suggests there is still a long way to go until confidence is fully regained. Read more
