Latest Plastics News

Read the Latest Plastics News

ARBURG Ltd Appoints Alex Gall as Aftersales Director

ARBURG Ltd. is delighted to announce the promotion of Alex Gall to Aftersales Director. This appointment recognises Alex’s complete technical expertise, deep

Read More

Biesterfeld Expands Polyolefins Portfolio with New Global Supply Partners

Biesterfeld, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the fields of plastics, rubber, speciality chemicals, and ingredients, is expanding

Read More

Shibaura Machine and TM Robotics to Showcase Advanced Moulding and Automation at Interplas 2026

Shibaura Machine will demonstrate its latest plastics and rubber manufacturing technologies at Interplas 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 2nd

Read More

Why Melt Quality Is the Real Foundation of Pipe Extrusion // Bausano Blog

In pipe extrusion, product quality is often associated with output stability, dimensional consistency, or production speed. However, one critical factor is frequently

Read More

Wittmann UK Announces Interactive Showcase for Interplas 2026

Wittmann UK is heading to Interplas 2026 to showcase the its time, energy, space and cost‑saving technologies that proved so successful at

Read More

Broadway Expands Production Capabilities with High‑Throughput USEON Compounding Line

Broadway has significantly expanded its production capabilities with the launch of a cutting-edge USEON compounding line, featuring the advanced SAT–65 twin screw

Read More

Plastribution’s Polymer Price Know-How: May 2026

In the May Price Know‑How, Plastribution reports a market settling after April’s buying frenzy, with some standard polymers seeing minor corrections as

Read More
19 May 2026 // Senior ARBURG Appointment, Shibaura’s Interplas Preview, and Biesterfeld Portfolio Expansion
byJess Clarke

In today’s brief:

👤 Senior Appointment: ARBURG Limited promotes Alex Gall to Aftersales Director. Moving up from Aftersales Manager, Gall’s fifteen years of technical experience will drive the company's integrated approach to lifetime machine support and customer trust across the UK and Ireland.

📍 Exhibition Preview: Shibaura Machine and TM Robotics announce their showcase for Interplas 2026 at the NEC Birmingham. On Stand N50, the partners will demonstrate advanced all-electric and hydraulic injection moulding technology alongside integrated robotics, virtual reality digital twins, and automated decoration solutions.

📦 Sourcing Strategy: Biesterfeld expands its standard polymers portfolio by onboarding additional polyolefin supply partners from the Middle East and Asia. The strategic diversification strengthens international supply resilience and flexibility for customers across key processing technologies.

🛡️ Compliance Milestone: Flitetec successfully completes its JOSCAR registration, signaling rigorous due diligence across cyber security, quality, and supply-chain governance. The accreditation establishes the company as a vetted, lower-risk partner for major aerospace and defence procurement teams.For the full stories, visit plastikmedia.co.uk.

News Categories

Recycling

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

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

Ulster Shredders Supplies New U‑45 System to Boost Quitmann’s Packaging Recycling

Ulster Shredders Supplies New U‑45 System to Boost Quitmann’s Packaging

How to Calculate Your Business’s Energy Consumption // Noble Green Energy Blog

How to Calculate Your Business’s Energy Consumption // Noble Green

Nicola Taylor’s Journey from Apprentice to Leadership at IPL Brightgreen

Nicola Taylor’s Journey from Apprentice to Leadership at IPL Brightgreen

Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 Conference Programme Published

Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 Conference Programme Published

Chase Plastics Publishes Cost Comparison Guide Highlighting True Cost of Plastic Packaging Tax

Chase Plastics Publishes Cost Comparison Guide Highlighting True Cost of

How Solar Energy Supports Plastics Manufacturers // Noble Green Energy Blog

How Solar Energy Supports Plastics Manufacturers // Noble Green Energy

Luxus Hits Top Gear with Recycled Polymers as End-of-Life-Vehicle Legislation Looms

Luxus Hits Top Gear with Recycled Polymers as End-of-Life-Vehicle Legislation

Kongskilde Solutions Power AVL’s Household Plastic Recycling

Kongskilde Solutions Power AVL’s Household Plastic Recycling

Rapid Granulator to Showcase Recycling Innovations at Plastics Live Ireland 2025

Rapid Granulator to Showcase Recycling Innovations at Plastics Live Ireland

How Cavity Pressure Control Makes Recycled Plastics Work // RJG Blog

How Cavity Pressure Control Makes Recycled Plastics Work // RJG

RECOUP Launches Rstuff to Promote Plastics Reuse and Waste Reduction

RECOUP Launches Rstuff to Promote Plastics Reuse and Waste Reduction

Subscribe to our newsletter