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CyTec Systems UK Introduces the New MechIndex System for Injection Moulds

CyTec Systems UK has announced the launch of the new MechIndex system. Developed by Ermanno Balzi – a globally recognised designer, manufacturer…

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LATI Publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report

LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.A. publishes the 2025 Sustainability Report, a document describing the company’s progress on environmental, social and governance issues, with…

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PlastikCity and PlastikMedia Move to New Dedicated HQ to Support Continued Growth

PlastikCity and PlastikMedia, the UK plastics industry’s dedicated procurement and media platforms, have officially relocated to a brand-new, standalone office space. The…

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starlim Advances Silicone Micro Moulding with WITTMANN MicroPower Technology

New applications in medical technology, automobile electronics and other industries are generating a rising demand for micro parts made of silicone. starlim…

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Kongskilde Delivers Automated Conveying System to Support Novelplast’s Multi‑Pass PET Sorting

Novelplast is an Ireland-based PET recycling company processing over 20,000 tonnes of post-consumer plastic waste per year. After investing in a Tomra…

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How Antimicrobial Technology Enhances Kitchen Measurement Tools // BioCote Blog

In kitchen environments, the smallest details can make a significant difference. From measuring ingredients accurately to checking cooking temperatures and managing portion…

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How In‑Mould Cavity Pressure Transforms Process Stability and Part Quality // RJG Blog

Quality is not created at the machine controller. It is created inside the mould, where the polymer fills, packs, cools, and shrinks…

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19 June 2026 // New PlastikCity Partners, OPG’s New Toolroom Lead, and Sustainability Benchmarks
byJess Clarke

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.

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

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