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Below is the latest news from PlastikMedia, a division of PlastikCity that covers developments, trends, and updates within the plastics sector, as well as news from our industry partners. Stay informed with our regularly updated feed.
From 22 to 27 September 2026, more than 1,400 young professionals from over 70 countries and regions will come together in Shanghai, China, for the 48th WorldSkills Competition. Across 64 skill competitions, they will demonstrate ...
AMI Market Intelligence has released the new edition of its authoritative report offering a deep dive into the global BOPP films market, providing industry stakeholders and investors with a ...
Here’s another defect that’s often mistaken for silver streaks…splay. This is the tenth instalment in Alliance Tooling’s weekly series, where the company explores common moulding ...
For over a decade, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s activeFlowBalance (aFB) has assisted injection moulders to address common manufacturing defects like short shots, flash and warping. Technical Sales Manager Kris ...
A UK-based plastics manufacturer has recorded a 24.6% reduction in total hot runner energy consumption after comparing a GÜNTHER BlueFlow® system with a competitor’s technology under like-for-like production ...
PlastikCity and PlastikMedia have expanded their team with the appointment of George Nowill as Marketing Executive, strengthening the team responsible for content, digital campaigns, and client marketing activity across ...
SME manufacturers are increasingly building teams to accelerate digital transformation, as Made Smarter North West celebrates training more than 100 Digital Champions. New figures from the Government-backed programme show around ...
Sustainability is more than just a goal – it is a responsibility towards future generations. The 2025 Sustainability Report demonstrates that this important issue is firmly rooted in Arburg’s DNA. ...
A long-standing partnership between Pektron and Summit Systems has helped shape the material handling infrastructure at Pektron’s Derby injection moulding facility. As the operation has expanded, Summit Systems ...
Throughout the first half of the year, and with the guidance of Eshcon Environmental Consultants, Pentagon Plastics has invested significant time, resources, and financial commitment into the development and ...
KLEENOIL Filtration Ltd has expanded its UK manufacturing and engineering services with the launch of a dedicated hydraulic hose assembly facility. The new service was developed in response to ...
Collaboration between LATI3Dlab and Physis PEB continues, showcasing the growing role of 3D printing with engineering materials to create functional components. PB526 earned the Innovation Prize at the ...
At the Fakuma 2026 exhibition from 12 to 16 October, the WITTMANN Group will present the complete range of its primus products for the first time. From primus auxiliaries and primus robots ...
Shropshire-based Plastic-IT is inviting manufacturers to discuss injection moulding projects that require greater flexibility, engineering input and customer support. The engineering-led manufacturer welcomes low and medium-volume production, legacy tooling, ...
Progressive Components has expanded its ejector pin offering with a new range of high-performance, tight-tolerance stainless steel ejector pins. The precision ejector pins are especially suited to medical and ...
Plastics manufacturers face a combination of risks that can be difficult to address through a standard business insurance package. Specialist machinery, combustible materials, customer-owned mould tools, production dependencies and ...
PlastikMedia has been recognised as a Silver Partner by Leadinfo, marking the continued growth of its Website Forensics service for companies supplying the plastics manufacturing sector. Leadinfo is a ...
Huddersfield based Sonic Solutions, the UK’s only full-service industrial parts cleaning company, has combined specialist facilities in ultrasonic cleaning, pyrolysis and thermal stripping, media blasting and jet washing ...
Together with technotrans, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will demonstrate at Fakuma 2026 in Hall B1, Booth 1103, how high-performance and cost-efficient production solutions can be achieved through the interaction of injection moulding ...
Arburg has agreed to acquire Dutch injection moulding machine manufacturer Stork IMM, expanding its portfolio in large machines and packaging applications. The deal brings together two established brands and ...
Over the past six weeks, more than 520 pupils, supported by 60 members of staff, took part in Future Makers‘ Plastic Revolution at Nottingham Primary Academy, a hands-on STEAM education programme ...
James Hines has rejoined the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK & Ireland team. The new Business Development Manager brings with him over three decades of processing and technical knowledge that he ...
LATI has developed a new flame-retardant PA66 compound for miniaturised electrical and electronic components where fire safety, insulation and performance at reduced thicknesses are critical. LATAMID 66 H2 G/25-GWHF1 ...
Gimatic recently held its inaugural international corporate event, G-NEXT Days, a celebration uniting its global network, subsidiaries and teams across a two-day collaborative forum. Centred around the theme ‘Envisioning ...
As more companies incorporate recycled polymers into their products, processors face new and often overlooked challenges. In this article, Fraser Anti-Static explores the effect that static electricity has on ...
New government plans could give 14-year-olds earlier access to technical education, work experience and local employers from 2028. In this opinion piece, Jess Clarke, Managing Director at PlastikCity, explains why ...
Pupils in England are to gain earlier access to technical education, work experience and local employers under government plans intended to create clearer routes into skilled careers from the ...
Bringing extensive experience in strategic business development and international sales, Jürgen Rietschle has been appointed Business Manager Polymer Additives at the Biesterfeld Group, effective August 1, 2026. Jürgen Rietschle ...
PlastikCity has confirmed the return of the PlastikCity Pavilion at Plastics Live Ireland, giving its members access to a discounted exhibition package for the event on 2 and 3 December 2026. Following ...
Nottinghamshire precision injection mould toolmaker Tekniplaz has significantly expanded its manufacturing capacity following a major 12-week investment in new machinery, automation and factory infrastructure. The factory-wide investment programme has ...
In this opinion piece, FANUC examines five common misconceptions surrounding AI and automation. The factory automation specialist argues that education, transparency and practical evidence are essential to building trust ...
Manufacturers across the South East are set to create 50 new jobs after investing more than half a million pounds in AI, robotics and digital technologies. The businesses are forecast ...
All-electric efficiency will be one of the WITTMANN Group’s highlights at the Fakuma 2026 from 12 to 16 October in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Three live machine exhibits will demonstrate clearly how lots ...
UK injection mould toolmaker and precision engineering specialist Tekniplaz has completed a new pilot tool as the first stage of a larger high-volume injection moulding programme. The newly completed ...
Companies in the plastics sector often assume they have nothing to say unless they are launching a product, installing a major machine or celebrating a significant milestone. In reality, ...
Open House events were held on 9 and 16 July 2026 at the two German Arburg Technology Centers (ATC) at the locations in Radevormwald and Rednitzhembach, attracting a total of around 180 customers. ...
Emerson has released the new Flexim™ FLUXUS 631 series of portable non-intrusive clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters. The 631 series delivers flexible, precise and reliable measurement of liquids, gases and steam in ...
BEC Group has announced that it is now a JOSCAR Registered Supplier, joining the industry-recognised accreditation system and strengthening its ability to supply organisations across the aerospace, defence, security ...
Make UK has responded to Andy Burnham’s appointment as Prime Minister by congratulating him and calling for urgent action to support UK manufacturers. The organisation said manufacturers will ...
From the power modules in electric vehicles (EVs) to the neural processing units driving generative AI, microchips are the defining technology of this era. Integral to the production of ...
Horsham-based injection moulder Pentagon Plastics is investing in two Haitian Zeres V injection moulding machines as part of its efforts to reduce energy consumption, improve production efficiency and expand ...
LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.A. and GANAL POULTRY S.L. present a new professional video about their collaboration: a concrete example of technical dialogue, application knowledge and materials ...