Gordon Thompson, Technical Manager at the Renewable Energy Association, writes for BP&R on the definitions, differences and distinguishing factors in order to clarify an often-misunderstood area.
With so much talk surrounding succession plans and encouraging a new, skilled workforce in the polymer industry, I attended an Apprenticeship Summit at the Polymer Training and Innovation Centre (PTIC) in Telford to find out more.
Philip Law considers an exciting year ahead in terms of potential overseas business development, highlighting where the UK plastics and rubber industries have a golden opportunity for international growth.
As the momentum towards Interplas 2014 gears up, with stands already re-booked and space selling fast I take a look back at how a successful 2011 show has built solid foundations for what is set to be the biggest and best UK plastics industry show.