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Plastribution Confirms Return of the Festival of Polymer Innovation for 2027

Plastribution Confirms Return of the Festival of Polymer Innovation for 2027

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Eliminating Trial and Error: New Cav-Bal®PRO Software Reduces Hot Runner Cavity Imbalance to Under 1%

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Six New Partners Join PlastikCity

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June 18, 2026

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Make UK Launches Accelerated Apprenticeship and Rapid Skills Training for Engineers

June 29, 2026

Manufacturers can now access faster routes to engineering skills development following the launch of a revised apprenticeship programme and new short-course training

Rethinking Nylon Drying: Maguire’s ULTRA Vacuum Technology Solves the Caprolactam Challenge

June 29, 2026

In plastics processing, drying is often viewed as a routine step. However, when it comes to polyamides (PA), many grades of Nylon

BEC Group Helps Develop Sustainable Overmoulded Acoustic Filter Using Recycled Fishing Nets

June 29, 2026

BEC Group has supported Cornwall-based custom earplug specialist Moulded for your Ears in developing an overmoulded acoustic filter and cord retention system

Yorkshire Manufacturers Invest £900,000 in Digital Technologies with Support from Made Smarter

June 25, 2026

Yorkshire manufacturers are investing almost £900,000 in digital technologies to improve efficiency, create jobs and support future growth, with support from Made Smarter

What Businesses Need to Know About EPR and Packaging Compliance // Impact Solutions Blog

June 25, 2026

Extended Producer Responsibility, commonly known as EPR, is changing how businesses approach packaging across the UK. Companies which have largely focused on

South East Manufacturers Accelerate AI Adoption Through Made Smarter Digital Internships

June 24, 2026

South East manufacturers are accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digital tools through Made Smarter South East’s Digital Internship

Exploring Sustainable Packaging Solutions in the UK // The Plastek Group Blog

June 24, 2026

In a 2024 survey, 64% of Britons said they are willing to pay up to 10% more for sustainable packaging. This shift in consumer

In today’s brief:

🌐 Network Expansion: PlastikCity welcomes six new partners in the second quarter of 2026, significantly diversifying its supplier network. The new UK and Ireland-based additions introduce high-quality capabilities across toll pelletising, injection moulding, materials recovery, and distribution.

⚙️ Internal Promotion: Omega Plastics Group appoints Martyn Musgrave as Toolroom Lead, marking the next step in his 14-year career with the company. The new hybrid role bridges hands-on manufacturing with strategic toolroom coordination and planning, highlighting OPG’s focus on internal talent development.

🌱 Sustainability Benchmark: Polymermedics Ltd achieves an EcoVadis Bronze rating, confirming its commitment to ethical and responsible operations. The international assessment validates the firm's active management of environmental impact, labour standards, and supply chain ethics.

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