This month, polymer expert and technical blog author, Dr Charlie Geddes, wonders where industry demand for increasingly versatile applications might take polymer blends.
Earlier this month the triennial PVC conference took place. From sustainability and success stories, it was a well-attended event with some interesting insights. However, the use of shale gas is still very much dividing opinion.
Post-recession recovery is not the only reason the UK’s rotational moulding industry is on the up, says Karen Drinkwater. Here she writes for BP&R on the reasons behind the optimism and why the future looks bright.
This month, Philip Law gives a snapshot of current BPF activity, which reveals strong economic progress in the industry, intensive engagement with government both at UK and EU level and dialogue with the media over misconceived reporting.
Philip Law gives his outlook for the UK plastics industry in 2014, including the issues surrounding shale gas and packaging recycling, as well as looking at the opportunities offered by growing overseas markets.
In his regular column, Nigel Flowers writes this month on the association’s return to independence, as it enters a new chapter after splitting from the PPMA.
Peter Davis, Director-General of the BPF, looks at what the coming year could hold for the UK plastics industry, including the potential impact of high-profile issues such as the UK's shale gas deposits and England's carrier bag tax.
After months of preparation and planning, days walking the halls and nights networking in the Altstadt, K 2013 is over for another three years. Here, Leanne Taylor looks back at some of the highlights, innovations and announcements from the show.
