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PlastikDigest | All you need to know about the plastics industry
The Plastics and Rubber sector is one of the largest within the UK’s manufacturing base, being the second largest employer (over 170,000 individuals) and approaching £25 billion turnover. Only the Food and Drink sector employs more people.
There are more than 6000 companies involved in the plastics sector, with exports of finished goods and raw material exceeding £7.5 billion.
- How can I get parts made in plastic?
- Selecting the right plastic material
- Recycling plastic
- Plastic processing methods
- Common processing issues
- Plastic processing machinery
- Plasticising units – screws & barrels
- Automation for plastics
- Moulds & Tooling
- Plastic ancillaries
- Specialist equipment used in plastic manufacturing
- Services required by plastic manufacturers