Heyside Plastics has strengthened its automation capability and accelerated its digital roadmap after bringing in specialist robotics expertise through Made Smarter’s Digital Internship Programme.
BPF Special Advisor – EPS & Innovation, Angela Fredericks, encourages businesses to offer student placements, highlighting them as a strategic opportunity to nurture future talent and strengthen the industry’s long-term competitiveness.
BP&R Editor Giulia Daniele visited Laurus Ryecroft’s Design & Technology (D&T) department, which has embarked on a polymer project in partnership with prea Ltd. This aims to introduce pupils to the world of plastics, exposing them to real-life applic
Jo Davis, Managing Director at Broanmain Plastics, discusses the importance of inclusivity and well-being in the workplace as the key to boosting the industry’s recruitment and talent retention.
Success for the 2025 Annual Meeting held on 28 November in Desenzano del Garda: strong participation and momentum driving toward a growing 2026, with membership applications now open.
The Polymer Training and Innovation Centre (PTIC), part of the City of Wolverhampton College, is offering a two-day injection moulding and information matrix masterclass.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s collaboration with the PTIC focuses on interactive learning by showcasing the differences between hydraulic and all-electric machine settings and what connectivity can bring to the injection moulding.
