John Carlon
Plymouth researchers receive Govt grant for ocean rubber and synthetics analysis
Ocean scientists at the University of Plymouth’s International Marine Litter Research Unit will start a project to study the entry of microparticles in water-systems. Read more
Radel PPSU from Solvay applied to BioStable Annuloplasty device
BioStable, based in Austin, Texas, has agreed to use Solvay's Radel polyphenylsulfone in heart valve repairs. Read more
UK and Eurozone manufacturing growth shows signs of slowdown after stellar 2017
Order growth at factories across the Eurozone has generally fallen, after a 20 year high in December, according to the IHS/ Markit PMI. Read more
Plastic-IT ten day turnaround time creates ‘real-thing’ alternative to 3D printing
Custom injection moulder Plastic-IT have enjoyed increased business to move to new facilities, shortening its turnaround time for parts. Read more
Wintec debut at NPE2018 showing servo-electrics with high clamp forces
The Chinese manufacturing division of Engel, Wintec, will be at the NPE2018 show in Florida with cost-effective machinery featuring high clamp forces. Read more
Vanden director responds to UK Plastics Pact agreement
The director of Vanden Recycling, David Wilson, has spoken out regarding the recently announced Plastics Pact from WRAP. Read more
Solvay introduces Solef PVDF to protect pipes in oil and gas recovery
Belgian polymers specialist Solvay has unveiled a pipe protection material at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, USA. Read more
Trelleborg develops seals for high pressure water pipes
The Swedish pipe specialist Trelleborg has introduced a mechanical seal and a liner end seal for high-pressure water pipes. Read more
Paper trial: Tetra Pak pledges paper plan for carton straws
The barrier packaging company Tetra-Pak has said it will use paper straws on small cartons from the end of 2018. Read more
Agilyx and INEOS Styrolution to develop styrene recycling in America
Oregon based Agilyx and Runcorn's INEOS Styrolution have agreed to develop a recycling process for polystyrene. Read more
Albis and LyondellBasell renew half-century distribution deal
The polyolefin specialist Albis has renewed its distribution deal with LyondellBasell for Europe, adding Russia and North Africa to its network. Read more
Ilapak and Four04 adapt wrapping machine for biodegradable films
London packaging machinery supplier Ilapak UK has used its Vegatronic to run a compostable food wrap film. Read more
Investment needed in flexible plastic recycling, says Axion
Richard McKinlay of Axion looks at how Britain's stalling recycling rates can be bettered - and finds flexibles may hold the answer. Read more
ARBURG GmbH + Co KG
Arburg to build new assembly hall
The German mechanical engineering specialist Arburg will expand its facilities at its base in Lossburg, Baden-Württemberg. Read more
EEF calls for emergency summit to rescue apprenticeships
The manufacturer's organisation EEF has issued a report heavily criticiseing the implementation of the Apprenticeship Levy, as it called for drastic changes to the scheme. Read more
Borealis pledges to fund Indonesian group against marine plastic
Austrian polyolefins specialist Borealis has funded a project in East Java, Indonesia, to prevent marine plastic pollution. Read more
Addmaster wins second Queen's Award for Enterprise
Anti-microbial and masterbatches specialist Addmaster has received its second Queen's Award for Enterprise in a year of increased sales. Read more
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On-Pack Recycling Label appoints first Exec Director
The not-for-profit managing the on-pack recycling labels has announced the appointment of Stuart Lendrum, head of packaging at Sainsbury's. Read more
P&G Announces New Environmental Sustainability Goals
Environmental goals P&G set itself have been met, and the international consumer products company has announced new targets for 2030. Read more
Twenty gives plenty for Sumitomo to celebrate with new advances in El-Elxis SP hybrid machines
The injection moulding machine maker Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has upped the clamping force of its hybrid El-Exis in its fourth generation. Read more
Lancashire moulder grows domestic production with new Sumitomo Demag kit
After more demand from the hygiene, pest control and car industries, family-owned technical moulder MGS Technical Plastics has invested in two Sumitomo Demag machines. Read more
