16 Mar 2026 // Service Support, Kistler Growth, and the PPT Countdown

PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief · Mar 16, 2026 · 2m

In today's report:

Technical Support: KraussMaffei reaffirms its commitment to 24/7 UK production with an update on its free out-of-hours technical helpline.

Financial Performance: Kistler Group reports strong 2025 sales growth, reaching 424 million Swiss francs behind a surge in medical technology demand.

Legislative Countdown: With two weeks until the Plastic Packaging Tax rises to £228.82, we look at the shifting requirements for recycled content certification.

Vocational Reform: A breakdown of the newly unveiled "V Levels" and what the 16-19 qualification overhaul means for the…