Are we having a skills problem, an image problem, or both? At Interplas 2026, BP&R Editor Giulia Daniele caught up with industry experts to discuss the UK’s workforce & skills landscape.
Mark Guyett, Director at Mouldshop, explores today’s industry’s challenges while highlighting two emerging trends: the use of AI and the processing of mono materials.
Veronica Edmunds, Business Development Manager at Haitian UK/PMM, shares her Interplas 2026 experience, highlighting what particularly stood out from her panel discussion on the future of the UK plastics industry.
At Interplas 2026, BP&R spoke with Jamie Shaw, Director at OMS LubriTek, about the company’s 10th anniversary, highlighting their show participation, past challenges, memorable milestones and future direction.
At Interplas 2026, BP&R spoke with Tristan Hessing, Founder, and Gill Barker, Marketing Manager at Future Makers UK, about the Plastic Revolution projects and their impact across the industry.
In plastics processing, drying is often viewed as a routine step. However, when it comes to polyamides (PA), many grades of Nylon materials and regrinds, the process becomes significantly more complex.
Our cover story for the May/June issue is HASCO UK, providing high-quality components and supporting customers with its expertise are two top priorities.
Plastribution has confirmed that its flagship Festival of Polymer Innovation (FoPI) event will return for a third edition on 9 September 2027 at the Heart of England Conference & Events Centre, Warwickshire.
Kevin Brownsill, Head of Technical: Learning and Development at adhesives specialist Intertronics, shares advice on what to consider when specifying a structural adhesive for a high-performance application.
Allotex Inc is partnering with Daicel High Performance Polymers (HPP) and its TOPAS Advanced Polymers business to advance next-generation corneal allograft technologies.
