This month, BPF Director-General, Philip Law, shares his thoughts on the results of the Federation’s latest Business Conditions survey, which has revealed a much more cautious outlook from those members polled.
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).
Making the decision to purchase injection moulding machinery is an investment, and one which it is important to get right. Here, Nigel Flowers, M.D. at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, answers six of the most popular questions asked asked before buying.
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.
The RPC Group has announced its intention to acquire French closures manufacturer, Global Closure Systems (GCS Group), for 650 million Euros (approx. £468m).
David Brereton, Sales Director at Borough, a UK-based plastic injection moulder and chrome platers of plastic, looks at the use of chrome in vehicles and advises on what designers and manufacturers should consider when choosing to plate a part.
An entrepreneur won a £60,000 investment from a member of the panel on business investment show, Dragon’s Den, with products packaged in bottles from M&H Plastics.
RAPRA’s Wendi Beamson discusses the changing needs of the manufacturing industry, looking specifically at the areas of enabling technologies, such as hydraulics and pneumatics.
