British Plastics & Rubber, and its digital outlet, InterplasInsights.com, are delighted to introduce an all-new editorial advisory board. The board will help to steer the future direction of the magazine, for the benefit of the industry, as well as..
Based in Tonbridge, UK, Boddingtons have two facilities, housing a total of 39 machines. One of their facilities is designed for their technical injection moulding and assembly department, while the newer, second facility is for their medical and...
Consumers in North America are increasingly appreciating sustainable packaging options, but not ahead of price and convenience, so shows a McKinsey study that aims to ‘get inside the minds of consumers’ in the US. With the understanding that the pack
The continuing strain for households and businesses facing soaring prices was a major factor as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his first Budget speech in March, and policies directed at getting people into work, and keeping them there, were central
Sustainability in automotive, challenges for manufacturers, and how ALBIS contributes to astrong circular economy. BP&R puts Chris Newman, regional technical manager at ALBIS UK in the driving seat.
At the end of 2022, additive masterbatch compounder Wells Plastics opened its innovation centre atits Stone HQ. Now fully up and running, BP&R paid the facility a visit, and spoke to Carl Birch, sales and marketing director, and Dr Gary Ogden.
The high strength and performance characteristics of composites have been the driving force behind the increasing use of these materials within the aerospace and automotive sectors. Both of these sectors are renowned for developing and influencing ad
There are so many factors one needs to consider when formulating thermoplastic compounds, regardless if it is being formulated for compounds or masterbatches (concentrates). Pravin S Mistry, global CEO, PREA Ltd. gives a technical summary of the key
ENGEL UK is one of the key player’s in the UK’s injection moulding supply market. The official UK subsidiary for the Austrian IMM brand is headed by MD Nigel Baker. BP&R caught up with Nigel to talk trends, taxes, and tradeshows!
Summit Systems is a leading provider of plastic processing solutions in the UK and Ireland, with over three decades of experience in the industry. We have introduced various ground-breaking technologies such as the Gravimetric Blender and Vacuum Dryi
