Steve Brownett-Gale of pharmaceutical packaging firm, Origin, gives his expert insight into a new and revolutionary enzyme with the potential to transform plastic recycling as we know it.
Euroform uses eight machining centres from DMG MORI for tool production, an HSC 75 linear and, most recently, a DMU 100 P duoBLOCK with PH Cell 2000 automation system.
BP&R caught up with Simon Firth, sales manager, Macpac, to discuss the company's approach to sustainable thermoforming, ensuring clarity and quality of the final packaging, and challenges like educating consumers about recycling.
To mark International Women's Day on 8th March 2024, Rebekah Jordan shines a spotlight on the inspiring stories of eight women throughout history that defied odds and revolutionised the materials and goods we take for granted today.
BPF’s director-general Philip Law explains BPF’s productive start to 2024 after an insightful roundtable with the shadow minister for Business and Decarbonisation, Sarah Jones.
Dan Grover, Nordell’s head of marketing & data analysis, sheds light on the various initiatives and innovations at Nordell that are driving its journey towards improved sustainability.
Nigel Smith, managing director of TM Robotics, explores the changing landscape of plastic's injection moulding sector and argues the case for investment in new technologies, both for better operational efficiency and improved sustainability.
Christopher Ogden, founder of Laser Partners UK Limited, based in Sheffield, explores the plastic industry’s hesitancy to introduce laser technology and why it could be something to consider.
Mike Boswell (aka Polymerman), MD of UK-based materials distributor Plastribution, looks in-depth at the price changes of PVC, feedstock, styrenics, polyolefins and PET in 2023, as well as what to expect in 2024.
Sam Dix, R&D director at Trexel Inc., dissects Trexel’s expansion into the foamed blow moulding space for consumer packaging in response to challenging new sustainability targets.
