Protecting profits: how plastics manufacturers can manage currency fluctuations
With the pound at rates not seen for a decade, deciding on how best to manage the situation for companies in the plastics industry can be a challenge. Here, Miles Eakers, Chief Market Analyst at London-based Centtrip, shares his insight. more
29 Aug 2017 16:38 Guest Blog
Productivity in Practice: Small changes for the biggest reward
Productivity, and ways for the UK manufacturing industry to increase its levels to remain competitive, is a topic of increasing importance. But how can the plastics industry benefit and can you increase productivity without major investment? more
19 Jun 2017 11:49 Guest Blog
As styrene-based polymers react to market fundamentals, what is likely to happen with other polymers?
In this edition of our latest feature looking at the key issues that influence polymer prices, Mike assesses how the markets are reacting to a diverse range of factors, from oil prices and shale gas availability to the UK’s snap general election. more
5 Jun 2017 11:38 Guest Blog
Understanding Colour Variation and How It Occurs
Tony Bestall, Director of Silvergate Plastics, looks at how, by following strict quality controls and procedures, colour variation in a plastic product can be minimised, meaning a more efficient and cost effective manufacturing process. more
5 Jun 2017 11:11 Guest Blog
Are increasing polymer prices more sustainable than the feedstock prices that typically have initiated price inflation?
In this edition of our latest feature looking at the key issues that influence polymer prices, Mike Boswell looks at sustainability of pricing as we head further into 2017. more
20 Apr 2017 10:56 Guest Blog
Asking the boss: How a day out of the office could reap financial rewards
Can your boss afford not to allow you to visit Interplas to discover the latest cost saving innovations? This is the question posed by Craig Forrester of Staubli Connectors Division ahead of Interplas. more
More than sustainable: PVC proves its environmental credentials through use of recycled material
Dr. Jeff Ryan, Technical Director at Dugdale Ltd, discusses why PVC is proving it sustainability credentials, as well as why recycling PVC makes good business sense. more
22 Mar 2017 09:00 Guest Blog
Recovered Carbon Black takes the spotlight at new Sustainable Materials Group launch
Martyn Bennett, Chief Scientist at independent rubber consultants, ARTIS, reflects on the launch of a new group that is calling for the wider use of sustainable materials, with an initial focus on overcoming the challenges of Recovered Carbon Black. more
21 Mar 2017 11:49 Guest Blog
Closing the gap on pharmaceutical counterfeiting
Kevin Heap of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK, explains how specialist medical and pharmaceutical closure moulders are using the latest injection moulding precision techniques to keep one step ahead of counterfeiters to protect trademarked brand integrity. more
21 Mar 2017 09:33 Guest Blog
Recycling collection rates ‘cloud’ the need for innovation
Innovation and development in technologies to increase recycling of household plastic packaging is being hampered by how we measure its collection, and a lack of economic drivers to encourage investment, argues Axion's Richard McKinlay. more
13 Feb 2017 15:55 Guest Blog
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From time to time it's nice to catch a new opinion; sometimes people have something specific to say that's worth sharing — that's why we've created the BP&R Guest Blog.
