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Why Better Material Flow Improves Production Efficiency // Kongskilde Blog

Improving material handling is one of the most effective ways for plastics manufacturers to increase uptime, reduce interruptions and get more value

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Intelicare to Showcase Fontijne Presses at Interplas 2026

Intelicare is pleased to announce that it will be representing its exclusive laboratory press partner, Fontijne Presses, at Interplas 2026, the UK’s

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Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 Winners Announced at PRSE’s 10th Anniversary

The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 were unveiled today at the 10th anniversary Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) in

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HASCO Holds HASCOtalks 2026 Discussing Industry Transformation

The German plastics industry is currently facing major challenges and is undergoing constant change. Topics such as transformation, adaptability and new business

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Intouch Monitoring Brings Live LEGO Moulding Machines to Interplas 2026

Intouch Monitoring returns to Interplas 2026 with its most ambitious and interactive stand to date: four miniature moulding machines built from LEGO

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MGS Technical Plastics Announces Largest Stand Yet For Interplas 2026

Go big or go home is MGS Technical Plastics‘ motto at Interplas 2026. Marking the company’s busiest ever start to the year,

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Fontijne Presses Launches Precision LabEcon 100 for Delicate R&D Applications

Fontijne Presses, a specialised manufacturer of laboratory platen presses and distributed in the UK by Intelicare, has launched the new LabEcon 100,

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12 May 2026 // MGS’ Interplas Plans, LEGO Production Monitoring, and British Steel Nationalisation
byJess Clarke

In today’s brief:

🚀 Expansion & Innovation: MGS Technical Plastics reveals plans for its largest Interplas stand to date. The Lancashire-based moulder will showcase a range of technical expertise and highlight its achievement of reducing carbon emissions by 50% over the last five years.

🧱 Visualising Data: Intouch Monitoring returns to the NEC with a unique installation featuring four miniature moulding machines built from 10,000 LEGO bricks. The display offers a live demonstration of how real-time OEE and production data can be integrated into the factory floor.

🎵 Industry Networking: Plastribution announces its sponsorship of the official Interplas after-party. The event will serve as a key networking hub for exhibitors and provide the stage for the official date announcement of the next Festival of Polymer Innovation.

🏗️ National Infrastructure: The Prime Minister moves to bring British Steel into full public ownership. The landmark decision aims to protect the UK’s virgin steelmaking capacity, ensuring long-term resilience for major construction and manufacturing projects.

For the full stories, visit plastikmedia.co.uk.

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