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Maximizing efficiency in the synthetic rubber industryIn sectors that are highly competitive on a global scale, such as the chemical and plastics industries, profitability depends structurally on operational efficiency. The pressure regarding energy costs, the requirement for constant quality, and the necessity of operational reliability place industrial excellence at the centre of the strategy. In this context, improvement is not an option, but rather a condition for the maintenance of a leadership position.Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Plastics Recycling: Storing, discharging and feeding fluffy and voluminous materialsWhy is it so difficult to recycle fluffy plastics such as shredded thin films?
One thing is clear: In order to increase market share, plastics recycling must be possible at high throughputs. While good recycling solutions already exist for hard raw materials from PE, PP, ABS or PS, the recycling and handling of films, flakes, foams, textile fibers or pellets remains challenging.
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
£2k to hire your next apprentice - and even more in fundingFrom October 2026, employers can access up to £2,000 from the government for hiring a young apprentice.
At a time when wages and employment costs are rising, this new incentive gives employers, especially SMEs, a practical way to reduce costs while continuing to invest in talent.
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
BPF Parliamentary Reception 2026The British Plastics Federation hosted a highly successful 2026 Parliamentary Reception with over 150 industry leaders, parliamentarians and officials gathering at the House of Commons to discuss the future of the UK plastics industry.
Thursday, 9 April 2026
Reagens Welcomes Local MP Connor Rand to Discuss Key Industry ChallengesOn Tuesday, 31st March 2026, Reagens was pleased to welcome local MP Connor Rand to its manufacturing facility.Thursday, 9 April 2026
BPF Statement on the Impact of the US-Iran War on the UK Plastics IndustryBPF Statement on the Impact of the US-Iran War on the UK Plastics Industry.Wednesday, 8 April 2026
HR Law monthly employment and pensions updates by Trowers & HamlinsHR Law monthly employment and pensions updates by Trowers & Hamlins. WHAT'S COMING IN IN APRIL?
As well as the usual increase to national minimum wage rates, tribunal awards and statutory payments there are a number of other legislative developments that you need to be aware of.
Thursday, 2 April 2026
Moretto in Motion: Experience, Learn, InnovateMoretto has launched the Moretto in Motion 2026 tour, a roadshow that brings the most advanced technologies for the plastics processing industry directly to customers' premises. The event calendar starts in Italy, before expanding to key markets within and outside of Europe, spanning Poland, Germany, Croatia, the Netherlands, Belgium and Spain, up to arriving in England.
Thursday, 2 April 2026
Design Innovation in Plastics links with global machining pioneer A global pioneer in factory automation and computer-controlled machine tools, together with a leading training supplier to the UK Polymer industry, have linked up with Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) this year to provide a training course specifically for the competition’s 2026 finalists. FANUC UK and Sierra 57 Consult will be introducing the students to injection moulding and other manufacturing methods, giving them the opportunity to have hands-on experience of high-tech processing.
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Why Positive PR, Communications and Marketing Are Essential for Every Plastics Business: A Specialist's PerspectivePlastics is one of the most misunderstood industries in the world. Emma Varney-Long, Communications and PR Specialist, explores why effective PR, communications and marketing are critical to closing the knowledge gap and securing the industry's future.Wednesday, 25 March 2026
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