A Christmas tree made of plastic bags has saved a Staffordshire town from going without this year after a lack of funding meant it couldn't have a real one.
In this report written for BP&R, Mark Barton, MD of Barton Fabrications details how growth in the use of PET plastics has led to an increase in noise and structural problems reported in storage silos and how these can be overcome.
Omya, a provider and distributor of specialty chemicals, and Arkema, a global chemical company, have entered into an exclusive pan-European distribution agreement.
UK-based specialist plastic products manufacturer, Plastics Capital, has announced it has conditionally agreed to acquire Lancashire-based Flexipol Packaging Limited for a maximum consideration of £10.64 million.
The past month has been a blur of trade shows, exhibitions and events as silly season hits plastics. Despite the whirlwind, the overriding positivity from two of Europe’s flagship fairs indicates that the industry will exit 2014 on a strong footing.
Nigel Flowers, Chairman of the PMMDA, reflects on show success signifying and a solid market, as well as calling for participants in a new working group for EN Standard development.
This month, Philip Law, Director-General of the British Plastics Federation puts plastics on the table, with food for thought on the themes highlighted at the association’s annual dinner.
Large numbers of businesses throughout the UK are breaking the law and risk being fined after new legislation introduced earlier this year now requires all workplaces to display a new and updated Health and Safety Law Poster.
This month, Philip Law, Director General of the British Plastics Federation, talks Irish charm, the Mexican marketplace and global opportunities as he writes exclusively for BP&R in an Interplas-themed special edition of his regular column.
The three-year wait is finally over, as Interplas 2014 prepares to open its doors this month for what is set to be a truly memorable experience for both exhibitors and visitors.
