DuPont Performance Materials (DPM) has appointed Rudy van Engen as the new Regional Director for DuPont Performance Materials Europe, Middle East and Africa region (EMEA).
ExxonMobil Chemical has introduced a new grade of metallocene polyethylene (mPE) resin for the creation of shrink films that it says benefit from increased stiffness, strength and holding force.
In the second of our series focusing on skills and training, Martyn Bennett of ARTIS discusses the unique needs of the UK’s rubber industry and how as an organisation it has taken a hands-on approach to offer companies training in this field.
On the eighth anniversary of the creation of the Wittmann Battenfeld Group, Managing Director of the company’s UK subsidiary, Barry Hill, reflects on whether the partnership has been a success and how the acquisition is affecting UK sales today.
In an exclusive piece for BP&R, Martin Coles, Founder and Managing Director of Matrix Polymers, reflects on the challenges and the opportunities currently facing the global rotational moulding sector.
LyondellBasell, one of the world's largest plastics, chemical and refining companies, has expanded its ‘Purell’ materials portfolio for the healthcare industry with the introduction of two new polypropylene (PP) grades.
The EEF’s annual manufacturing conference in London always provides a day of insight, information and stimulating discussion on the key issues affecting the UK’s manufacturers.
It is with sadness and regret that we inform readers today that Dr. Charlie Geddes, a regular contributor to BP&R through his technical materials blog, died on 6th February 2016.
Multi-national packaging company, Amcor, has acquired BPI China, the Chinese subsidiary of UK based British Polythene Industries PLC for US$13 million (approx. GBP £9million).
Following the acquisition of G&A Moulding Technology Ltd in March 2015 and a successful trading period, RJG is restructuring its operations in UK and Ireland.
A number of exciting innovations to be officially unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas tomorrow are made possible thanks to the use of innovative plastics technology.
