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PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief
The UK plastics industry reported in 2 minutes. Your daily briefing on what's happening in the UK plastics sector - machinery, businesses, and market changes.
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PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief1 July 2026 // Wittmann's Medical Automation, Advanced Motorsport Compounds, and HASCO’s Digital Upgrade
In today’s brief: 🤖 Medical Automation: Specialist manufacturer Carclo expands its capabilities at its Mitcham facility with a new investment in Wittmann…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief30 June 2026 // Accelerated Engineering Training, Recycling Marine Plastics, and Solving Nylon Drying Challenges
In today’s brief: ⚙️ Skills Development: Make UK introduces a revised Engineering Maintenance Technician apprenticeship and new short-course training units at…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief26 June 2026 // Yorkshire’s £900k Digital Boost, Medical Polymer Innovations, and Navigating EPR Compliance
In today’s brief: ⚙️ Digital Transformation: Nineteen manufacturers across Yorkshire secure government-backed Made Smarter grants, unlocking nearly £900,000 in…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief25 June 2026 // Compact Micro-Moulding Solutions, Accelerating AI Adoption, and Sustainable Packaging Strategies
In today’s brief: 🎯 Precision Tooling: Gunther UK showcases its Compact Drive hot runner technology, designed to deliver high-cavity micro-moulding within an…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief24 June 2026 // Eliminating Cavity Imbalance, FoPI 2027 Return, and Streamlining Hot Runner Assembly
In today’s brief: 💻 Digital Innovation: Moulding Optimisation launches Cav-Bal®PRO software, providing process engineers with a data-driven method to eliminate…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief23 June 2026 // Keir Starmer’s Resignation, Engineering Talent Nominations, and Accelerating Flexible Plastics Recycling
In today’s brief: 🏛️ Economic Transition: Following the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Make UK calls on the next government to avoid prolonged…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief22 June 2026 // Polymer Price Drops, BPF’s New PRAS Conference, and North West Digital Investment
In today’s brief: 📉 Polymer Forecast: Ian Chisnall from Plastributions outlines upcoming shifts in the polymer market, with ethylene prices expected to see…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief19 June 2026 // New PlastikCity Partners, OPG’s New Toolroom Lead, and Sustainability Benchmarks
In today’s brief: 🌐 Network Expansion: PlastikCity welcomes six new partners in the second quarter of 2026, significantly diversifying its supplier network…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief18 June 2026 // Award-Winning Innovation, Syensqo Distribution Rights, and Optimising Production Efficiency
In today’s brief: 🔬 Industry Recognition: We start by celebrating Dr Samuel Patterson of Impact Solutions, who has been honoured with the Royal Society of…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief17 June 2026 // Polymer Price Correction, LATI's Detectable Plastics Webinar, and Arburg’s Community Donation
In today’s brief:📉 Market Intelligence: June brings a significant correction to polymer prices across PE and PP markets. Plastribution reports that increased…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief16 June 2026 // All-Electric Packaging Trials, Strait of Hormuz Reopening, and Great Central Plastics Expansion
In today’s brief:⚡ All-Electric Performance: Bericap UK and Sumitomo (SHI) Demag reveal the results of their intensive 18-month collaborative trial of the…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief15 June 2026 // Advanced Plastics Group’s Leadership, Positive Update on Oil Price, and Transforming UK Recycling
In today’s brief: 💼 Board Appointment: Advanced Plastics Group announces the appointment of Peter Tyler as Non-Executive Chair, bringing extensive engineering…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief12 June 2026 // Broadway’s Sustainability Success, New NHS Procurement Standards, and Reshoring FAQs Answered
In today’s brief:🌱 Sustainability Milestone: Broadway retains its EcoVadis Platinum rating for 2026, keeping the Suffolk-based firm in the top one per cent of…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief11 June 2026 // PlastikCity Go On Tour to Rutland Plastics, Biesterfeld’s New Partnership, and Flexible Skills Training
In today’s brief: 🏭 On Tour Insight: PlastikCity visits Rutland Plastics as the manufacturer marks its 70th anniversary with a massive 2400-tonne ENGEL machine…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief10 June 2026 // Chess Plastics' Machinery Investment, Polymer Price Updates, and Eliminating Moulding Voids
In today’s brief: ⚙️ Machinery Investment: Chess Plastics expands its high-tonnage capacity with a significant order for two new Borche BU 800-tonne injection…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief9 June 2026 // Dearing Plastics' Expansion, Mergon’s 45-Year Milestone, and Circular11’s £2.4m Funding
In today’s brief: 🚀 Capacity Expansion: Dearing Plastics marks its 40th anniversary with a major technology investment backed by Made Smarter. The addition of…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief8 June 2026 // Allthread Plastics' Golden Jubilee, BPF Elections, and JOSCAR Registration for Sonic Solutions
In today’s brief: 🎂 Allthread’s Golden Jubilee: Basildon-based injection moulding specialist Allthread Plastics celebrates 50 years of operations with a…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief5 June 2026 // Interplas 2026 Concludes, Wittmann’s Airmould Advancement, and AI-Powered Robotics
In today’s brief: 📍 Interplas Conclusion: The flagship event wraps up a successful run at the NEC Birmingham, showcasing major circular economy innovations and…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief2 June 2026 // Interplas 2026 Kicks Off, PlastikCity Visits JC Moulding, and RECOUP’s New Advisors
In today’s brief: 📍 Interplas Opens: The UK’s premier plastics exhibition officially begins today at the NEC Birmingham. We highlight the opening day line-up…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief1 June 2026 // KraussMaffei's Interplas Digital Previews, Advanced Plastics’ Growth, and Preventing Weld Lines
In today’s brief:🌐 Interplas Preview: KraussMaffei UK is set to unveil an immersive, paperless digital environment at the show, moving away from static…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief29 May 2026 // Opus Board Appointment, FANUC’s Lightweight Cobot, and Navigating F-Gas Regulations
In today’s brief:📈 Strategic Leadership: Opus International Products announces a newly formed Board of Directors to spearhead growth across advanced sectors…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief28 May 2026 // KraussMaffei's Circular Solutions, Defence Supply Resilience, and High-Temp Moulding
In today’s brief:♻️ Circular Economy: KraussMaffei UK partners with Solinatra to showcase a live compostable cutlery production cell at Interplas 2026. The…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief27 May 2026 // Plastek UK’s Diversification, Broadway’s Interplas Lineup, and SGH Moulds’ Interplas Debut
In today’s brief:📈 Strategic Growth: Plastek UK accelerates its expansion into technical plumbing, construction, and food-contact sectors. The Mansfield…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief26 May 2026 // MGS Toolmaking Expansion, 2026 Awards Open, and Award-Winning Recycling
In today’s brief:🛠️ Toolmaking Expansion: Blackburn-based MGS Technical Plastics announces the launch of MGS Technical Engineering Ltd. The new sister company…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief22 May 2026 // Linear Plastics Expands with Wittmann, Landmark Trade Deal, and Solving Moulding Headaches
In today’s brief: ⚙️ Machinery Investment: Linear Plastics adds three energy-efficient Wittmann UK SmartPower moulding cells to handle rising demand…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief21 May 2026 // Arburg Leadership Update, Precision Servo Coiling, and Interplas 2026 Preparations
In today’s brief: 👔 Director Appointment: Arburg announces the return of Ashlee Gough as Sales Director. Bringing over 15 years of industry experience, Gough…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief20 May 2026 // Rapid Biodegradability Testing, Live Tooling Demos, and IMF Growth Upgrade
In today’s brief:🧪 Sustainable Materials: Impact Solutions introduces its Impact-Bio offering ahead of Interplas 2026. The service includes a rapid screening…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief19 May 2026 // Senior ARBURG Appointment, Shibaura’s Interplas Preview, and Biesterfeld Portfolio Expansion
In today’s brief: 👤 Senior Appointment: ARBURG Limited promotes Alex Gall to Aftersales Director. Moving up from Aftersales Manager, Gall’s fifteen years of…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief18 May 2026 // Broadway’s Capacity Boost, Wittmann’s Interplas Plans, and Mastering Melt Quality
In today’s brief:🚀 Capacity Expansion: Broadway significantly increases its production capabilities with the launch of a high-tech USEON compounding line. The…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief15 May 2026 // Polymer Market Update, Arburg Automation Story, and Optimising Cooling Services
In today’s brief:📊 Market Update: Plastribution’s May report indicates a settling polymer market after recent volatility. While standard polymer prices are…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief14 May 2026 // Faulkner Moulds Toolmaking Showcase, CJ Tool Award Finalist, and UB Plastics ISO Certification
In today’s brief: 🛠️ GTMA Showcase: Faulkner Moulds exhibits at today’s Toolmaking and Tooling Technologies Event at Mazak. The Yorkshire-based toolmaker is…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief13 May 2026 // Global Compounding Merger, Lab Tech at Interplas, and Boosting Factory Efficiency
In today’s brief: 🤝 Global Integration: DOMO Engineered Materials and RadiciGroup complete their transition into a new global platform under Lone Star Funds…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief12 May 2026 // MGS' Interplas Plans, LEGO Production Monitoring, and British Steel Nationalisation
In today’s brief: 🚀 Expansion & Innovation: MGS Technical Plastics reveals plans for its largest Interplas stand to date. The Lancashire-based moulder will…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief11 May 2026 // Interplas Countdown, Humanoid Recycling Robots, and Precision Lab Tech
In today’s brief: 📍 Interplas Countdown: Visitor registrations surge across the automotive and medical sectors as the 2026 show approaches. Key highlights…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief08 May 2026 // ENGEL Financial Results, Investing in UK Skills, and Eliminating Short Shots
In today’s brief: 📊 Global Update: The ENGEL Group reports its 2025/26 financial results, highlighting a EUR 1.4 billion revenue. We explore the CEO’s call for…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief07 May 2026 // Record Polymer Pricing, Engel UK’s 50th Anniversary, and Solar-Powered Recycling Breakthrough
In today’s brief: 📉 Market Volatility: Ethylene hits a record high of 1,695 Euros per metric ton as global oil instability ripples through the supply chain. We…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief06 May 2026 // ENGEL’s Interplas Showcase, TCB Arrow Expansion, and Navigating the EU's PPWR
In today’s brief: 🏗️ Interplas Debut: ENGEL Group prepares to showcase the victory electric 220 in Birmingham next month. The world-first production cell aims…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief05 May 2026 // PlastikCity Pavilion Reaches Capacity, Arburg’s Skills Success, and Employment Rights Debate
In today’s brief:📍 Interplas Milestone: The PlastikCity Pavilion for Interplas 2026 is officially fully booked. Twenty specialist partners are now confirmed…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief01 May 2026 // Plastic Waste-to-SAF Pilot, PiovanGroup's Interplas Plans, and Eliminating Burn Marks
In today’s brief:✈️ Aviation Innovation: A world-first pilot facility opens in Kent to convert non-recyclable waste plastics into sustainable aviation fuel…
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30 Apr 2026 // KraussMaffei’s Three Zone Interplas Stand, Fairgrieve’s Growth Milestone, and RECOUP Award Entries
In today’s brief: 📍 KraussMaffei Update: Following last week’s machinery preview, KraussMaffei UK details its expansive Interplas showcase. The firm will…
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29 Apr 2026 // Kistler’s Roll Out Digital Upgrades, Leadership at PBE Marking Systems, and Real-Time Production Gains
In today’s brief: 💻 Software Standardisation: Kistler launches major upgrades to its ComoNeo and AkvisIO platforms, introducing enhanced AI processing and…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief28 Apr 2026 // FANUC Announces New Managing Director, Interplas 2026 Preview, and a MINI Manufacturing Milestone
In today’s brief: 🤖 Automation Leadership: FANUC UK and Ireland announces the appointment of Andy Armstrong as Managing Director. With over 40 years of…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief27 Apr 2026 // Energy Relief Delay, Sales Leadership Changes, and Strategic Appointments
In today’s brief:⚡ Energy Relief Delay: Make UK responds to the Government’s British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme. While the package offers energy bill…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief24 Apr 2026 // KraussMaffei’s Interplas Plans, RJG’s Autonomous Innovation, and SGH Moulds Leadership
In today’s brief: 📍 Interplas Preview: KraussMaffei UK reveals its showcase for the upcoming NEC event, including the UK premiere of the all-electric PX…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief23 Apr 2026 // ENGEL’s Global Machinery Launch, IPL Schoeller’s Sustainability Report, and Oil Market Volatility
In today’s brief: ⚙️ Machinery Innovation: The ENGEL Group begins the global roll-out of its WINTEC e-win series, bringing all-electric injection moulding…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief22 Apr 2026 // Opus International Products Expansion, Integrated Quality Control, and a Global Rebrand
In today’s brief: 📍 PlastikCity On Tour: PlastikCity joined the team on their visit to Opus International Products’ new 40,000 sq ft facility in Leamington…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief21 Apr 2026 // Agentdraw Unveils New Brand Identity, IPG Conference 2026, and Newsome Regional Appointment
In today’s brief: 📍 Brand Identity: Agentdraw officially announces its transition to Agentdraw Plastics. Spearheaded by Managing Director Darren Parsons, the…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief20 Apr 2026 // Wittmann Leadership Restructure, BPY Quality Milestones, and RJG CEO Transition
In today’s brief:🔄 Leadership Evolution: The Wittmann Group announces a management consolidation under owners Michael and Werner Wittmann. The move streamlines…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief17 Apr 2026 // February Growth, Polymer Pricing Surge, and Digital Manufacturing Upgrades
In today’s brief: 📈 Economic Resilience: The UK economy achieved its strongest monthly growth in over two years this February. This record rise provides a…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief16 Apr 2026 // Interplas Stand Availability, RECOUP’s 2026 Vision, and Solving Moulding Headaches
In today’s brief: 📍 Interplas Update: Following high demand, a new selection of exhibition stands has been released for the UK’s leading plastics event. We…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief15 Apr 2026 // Plastribution’s Sustainable Insights, Frigel Customer's Productivity Boost, and IMF Growth Warning
In today’s brief: 🌱 Sustainability Intelligence: Plastribution launches its inaugural "Sustainable Insights" newsletter, a new quarterly guide to circular…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief14 Apr 2026 // Another Oil Price Surge, Plastribution’s New Sustainability Deal, and 2026 DIP Finalists
In today’s brief: 🛢️ Energy Crisis Deepens: Oil prices jump back above $100 per barrel as peace talks between the US and Iran fail. With the Strait of Hormuz…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief13 Apr 2026 // BPF’s Economic Update, Omega Plastics’ New Leadership, and Bericap Expands into Ireland
In today’s brief: 📊 Supply Chain Pressure: A new BPF survey reveals the significant impact of the US-Iran war on the UK plastics industry. With 58% of firms…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief10 Apr 2026 // Arburg’s Electric Launch, CJ Tool’s Digital Shift, and Borough’s Perfect Quality Score
In today’s brief: ⚡ Efficiency at Interplas: Arburg announces the UK debut of its electric Allrounder Trend series at Interplas 2026. Designed to combat rising…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief09 Apr 2026 // Pektron’s Decade of Growth, BSA Mouldings' Investment, and Ampacet’s Medical Milestone
In today’s brief: 🏭 Production Powerhouse: Pektron celebrates ten years of growth at its Derby injection moulding facility. Now housing ten Engel machines with…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief08 Apr 2026 // Make UK’s £1 Billion Rate Warning, Labotek’s New Granulator, and Key Appointments
In today’s brief: 📉 Economic Pressure: New analysis from Make UK warns that manufacturers face a nearly £1 billion surge in business rates this month. With…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief07 Apr 2026 // FANUC’s 8-Year Guarantee, PRN Surges, and Award-Winning Moulders
In today’s brief: ⚙️ Machinery Milestone: FANUC UK prepares to showcase the new ROBOSHOT S350C at Interplas 2026. With a focus on energy efficiency and…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief02 Apr 2026 // Food Contact Legislation, Corby’s New Recycling Giant, and IPG 2026
In today’s brief: 🍴 Food Contact Update: The FSA confirms the UK will align with EU restrictions on Polycarbonate. Material distributor Plastribution outlines…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief01 Apr 2026 // Project Puddle, Interplas 2026 Countdown, and Digital Innovation
In today’s brief: ☔ Project Puddle: The DCSI unveils a trial for rain-activated polymer road repairs using recycled polypropylene "seeds," though authorities…
PlastikMedia: The Morning Brief31 Mar 2026 // Simpler Recycling Begins, Energy Price Surges, and Manufacturing Strategy
In today’s brief: ♻️ Simpler Recycling: New nationwide rules come into effect today for households in England, mandating consistent collection of plastic…