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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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Six New Partners Join PlastikCity

Dan Russell
June 18, 2026

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

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

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

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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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