Plastics
RECOUP conference session chair gives insight into discussions
RECOUP, plastics recycling charity and member-based organisation, says it will be challenging the delegates at their Plastics Recycling Conference. more
ASDA cuts back on its plastic use with six million naked swedes
Asda removes plastic wrapping from its swedes as part of its ongoing plastic reduction scheme. more
Barton Fabrications
Barton Fabrications see increase in its silo solutions
Barton Fabrications has seen an increasing demand for aluminium silos for storage of plastic raw materials. more
ASTM International’s new standard helps classify rubberlike materials
New ASTM International standard helps classify rubberlike materials. more
BPF Director General calls for reform of industry’s existing ‘plastics tax’
Philip Law has called for the reform of the current Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system as a positive measure in reducing plastics waste. more
Nordell announces new appointments
Nordell continues expansion with a series of new appointments. more
Wham educate the future generation on plastics
Plastic manufacturers visit school children for an inspirational talk. more
Brunel University student wins Design Innovation in Plastics competition with balcony shelf product
A student from Brunel University wins top prize in the annual Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) competition with a cleverly designed shelf. more
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
Fibrax Group expands global operations to Morocco
The new manufacturing plant will trade as Morocco Precision Moulding, forming part of the Fibrax Group of Companies. more
ReNew ELP to revolutionise end-of-life plastic recycling with new technology
Unique technology chemically recycles plastic waste into oil and valuable chemicals. more
BPF outlines vision for 100 per cent reused, recycled or recovered plastic packaging by 2030
The British Plastics Federation has outlined a new strategic document outlining a range of key proposals intended to drive innovation in the plastics sector and improve UK recycling rates. more
Perspex
Perspex releases a ‘royal flush’
Ahead of the British Royal wedding, Perspex has released its Royals product range. more
UK launches research and innovation hub to tackle plastic pollution in our oceans
UK launches new research and innovation hub to tackle plastic pollution in our seas and oceans. more
Formech launches new CSR division to support innovation
Formech launches new CSR division, Formech Inspire, to support innovation. more
Lindsay Fowke
LGG Charlesworth appoints new MD
LGG Charlesworth has appointed Shaun Champion as its new Managing Director. more
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK: no need for double standards post-Brexit says UK plastics boss
Managing Director of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK Nigel Flowers shares his professional viewpoint on why the EU standards development model doesn’t need to be reinvented. more
8 May 2018 09:15 Guest Blog
Venator to release new heat dissipating filler
Venator has developed a patent-protected, zinc sulfide filler, SACHTOTEC TC, which allows polymer compounds to disperse heat. more
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Tosaf launch new anti-fog masterbatch for PE
Tosaf has announced the launch of AF7380PE, a newly-developed anti-fog masterbatch. more
NPE aims to go green with waste diversion plans to recycle 90pc of show waste
With the biggest US plastics show under a month away, the Plastics Industry Association has said it intends NPE2018 to be the greenest show ever. more
