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Hi Jessica, welcome to the latest plastics news from PlastikMedia. This week's edition features...
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Entries are now open for the Plastics Industry Awards 2023. Companies and individuals from across the UK and Republic of Ireland plastics design and manufacturing sector are invited to enter via the website. This year’s
winners will be announced at a glamorous, black tie gala awards ceremony with live entertainment at the five-star InterContinental London Park Lane on Friday 17th November. |
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Matrix Plastics Ltd has invested substantially in its subsidiary, Matrix Medical Plastics, with a machinery upgrade from KraussMaffei. The new all-electric KraussMaffei injection moulding machine is being introduced to the existing offering to enable comprehensive medical device research and development. | |
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| 3DPRINTUK is thrilled to announce its ambitious goal to become the first fully certified, carbon-neutral 3D printing bureau by the end of 2023! The company is also proud to share that it aims to be the first 3D printing service to offset 100% of its plastic output. |
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| D W Plastics Ltd, a leader in the UK’s bespoke thermoplastic extrusion profile industry, is proud to announce its recent expansion into an adjacent facility at the Terminus Road Industrial Estate in Chichester. This move marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth and commitment to
delivering high-quality products and services to customers worldwide. |
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| Ampacet GASTOP-Flex™ has been named a Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 finalist in the category of Product Technology Innovation of the Year. GASTOP-Flex is part of the Ampacet R3 Sustainable Solutions portfolio, which features innovations that help to protect our environment. |
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Pentagon is firmly focused on sustainability within the manufacturing process of plastic injection moulding. There are several areas they plan to consider when looking at new products, including cutting down waste by the introduction of direct hot tip feed systems or recycling waste back into production at controlled levels. | |
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| In the ever-evolving business landscape, the harmony between customer and supplier organisations is vital for sustained success. The management teams at Sierra 57 & Synthotec have been
supporting eachother for over 12 years, and both organisations can point to a supportive and two-way development over the years. |
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| The latest Make UK/BDO Q1 Manufacturing Outlook survey shows a marked pick-up on the picture in the final quarter of 2022. The figures echo the gradual improvements in other data such as the UK
and European PMIs which are now only just in negative territory, as well as a strong pick up in demand from China. |
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| Leading medical device manufacturer, Boddingtons, will exhibit at this week’s Medical Technology show, buoyed by recent successes in the pharmaceutical and
medical device markets. After Medical Technology UK, the Boddingtons’ marketing year continues with a full exhibition presence at the Med-Tech Innovation Expo show June 7-8, 2023. |
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The leading polymer distributor, Plastribution, has released the latest instalment of Price Know-How. Price Know-How helps plastic raw material buyers make informed purchasing decisions. This month, the combination of high inflation and stagnant demand is causing serious economic issues for polymer producers. The high inflation element includes energy, feedstocks, logistics, regulatory and labour costs. |
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