Summit Systems has announced a change in leadership. Mike Jordan will be the group CEO, while Robert Last will be the Managing Director. This marks the company's commitment to growth and innovation for 2025.
Guill Tool offers their patent pending extrusion tooling, Series 400. This includes models 420, 423, 432 and 434. The main features are spiderless Inline, fixed center or adjustable, built in cartridge heaters and adjustable gum.
Highland Plastics has announced the release of Kelvinite 2100, a halogen-free flame-retardant polypropylene (HFFR PP), following China's ban on antimony exports.
Macpac has recently completed a new project with Martin’s Chocolatier. Its in-house design team has created a snow globe-type pack that could be used as a traditional glass snow globe while preserving its contents.
CJ Biomaterials has recently completed trials producing straws from the new PHACT PHA compound: CB0400A. This materials helps prevent straws' brittleness and increase their durability while being environmentally friendly.
This expansion means Syensqo can now meet the growing demand for innovative materials in critical life science markets. The company's advanced polymers can withstand high temperatures and help with water purification and energy efficiency.
The BIO4EEB Project aims to increase the use of bio-based insulating materials to improve sustainability within the construction industry. They will improve insulation while reducing the carbon footprint.
Macpac appointed Andy Cutler as the new Sales Engineer. He boasts over 20 years in thermoformed packaging, aligning with the company's growth strategy.
The ECOFAP research project will help solve the problem of recycling leather scraps from footwear manufacturing, which would otherwise be sent to landfill. The aim is to reduce waste and lower the environmental impact.
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has released an Equipment Effectiveness guide, which aims to help the UK plastics industry compete within the global market.
The DuoOptipac mailing bag now accounts for around 25% of Duo’s annual sales value, used by retailers and consumer brands across the UK and overseas. The company prepares for a spike during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
