All the Industry Leaders that Joined PlastikCity in 2024

Becca Watt
December 10, 2024
21 minutes read

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PlastikCity has welcomed 32 incredible businesses to the platform in 2024. This year’s new partners represent a diverse cross-section of the UK and Irish plastics industry, further strengthening PlastikCity’s reputation as the go-to procurement hub for high-quality equipment, machinery, and services.

Every new partner aligns with the core commitment to exclusively collaborating with established, trusted companies that deliver exceptional products and services. From advanced automation solutions and innovative materials to cutting-edge processing technology, PlastikCity’s expanded network continues to meet the ever-evolving needs of manufacturers across the region.

Here’s a look at the leading businesses that joined PlastikCity in 2024:

Abbey Polymers: Established in 1996 Abbey Polymers specialises in the supply of flame-retardant polymers, soft polymers (TPE &TPU), sustainable and recycled polymers, along with specialist engineering compounds. Abbey Polymers joins PlastikCity in our Specialist Polymers category.

AC Plastics is an established and respected UK manufacturer of innovative precision plastic injection moulding solutions, custom moulding and assembly. The team have over 50 years of experience in moulding commodities and engineering thermoplastic polymers. AC Plastics joins PlastikCity in Post-Mould Services & Assembly.

Babyplast is a leading manufacturer of micro injection moulding machines, offering a diverse range that includes both electric and hydraulic models. Our selection features horizontal and vertical presses, as well as a variety of micro-machine ancillaries. Babyplast joins PlastikCity in our Micro Injection Moulding Machinery category.

Biesterfeld Petroplas is a leading polymer, chemicals and rubber distributor in the UK & Ireland since 1986. Partner to leading global producers such as Celanese , CP Chem, Chimei, DuPont, BASF, Nurel LG Chem, Dow, Synesqo (formerly Solvay), Grupa Azoty and ExxonMobil to name a few. Biesterfeld Petroplas joins PlastikCity in our Plastic Material & Polymer Suppliers category.

Biplas is an innovative design, tooling, and manufacturing company working in demanding and specialised fields of industry. As a top injection moulding UK company, they take pride in their expertise in technical injection moulding, medical injection moulding, component design and mould design. Biplas joins PlastikCity in our Plastic Injection Moulding Companies category, as well as Medical Mould Toolmakers With On-site Validation.

Bjørn Thorsen is the UK-based affiliate of the European privately-owned distributor Bjørn Thorsen A/S, with head office in Copenhagen, Denmark. Its main distribution focus is on soft & flexible polymer solutions, with a versatile portfolio of elastomers like TPV, TPU, TPO, TPC, SBC, and more. Bjørn Thorsen joins PlastikCity in our Plastic Material & Polymer Suppliers category.

Chase Plastics is the UK’s leading supplier of high-quality recycled polythene pellets and compounds. They are a strategic supply partner to leading flexible and rigid packaging manufacturers and hold EuCertPlast accreditation. Chase Plastics joins PlastikCity in Recycled Material Suppliers and Buyers of Scrap Plastic categories.

Distrupol is a European leader with 60 years of excellence, innovation and expertise in the sales and application development of thermoplastic polymers and elastomers. Distrupol’s long-term partnerships with world-class suppliers strengthen their knowledge and give them an extensive range of high-quality products to provide a material solution for every application. Distrupol joins PlastikCity in our Plastic Material & Polymer Suppliers category.

Ekochen UK offers a comprehensive range of high-quality and robust products for plastics processing and recycling. Their range features extruders, shredding lines, and pelletisers, designed for various stages of plastic processing and recycling. Ekochem joins PlastikCity in our Profile, Pipe & Sheet Extrusion Machinery category.

Fairgrieve is the only compression moulding specialist in the North East of England – producing specialist parts tailored to your needs. The brand carries a worldwide reputation, and from their Washington HQ on Wearside, they serve clients throughout the UK and around the world. They are famed for being the first UK company to compression mould Bakelite phenolic materials, back in 1918. Fairgrieve joins PlastikCity in the Compression & Thermoset Moulding Companies category.

FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics is a plug-and-play industrial IoT platform that enables manufacturers of all sizes to capture and analyse data from their machines in real-time to drive productivity and sustainability across the factory floor. On average, customers see an uplift of between 15 and 20% increase in productivity, enabling them to make more products with the same resources. FourJaw joins PlastikCity in the Production Monitoring & MES Software category.

The Genisys Systems Cloud MRP/ERP system has been developed from the ground up over the past 10 years. They don’t use anyone else’s code, so they know their own software inside-out. This means that when you need/want something added, changed or removed – the team do this entirely in-house. No need for expensive external developers, add-ons or plug-ins. Genisys Systems joins PlastikCity in the MRP & ERP Systems for Plastic Manufacturing category.

Hampton Colours is based in the Stroud Valleys and is still managed by the Hampton family. Offering cutting-edge technical expertise, Hampton supplies masterbatch, compound and dry colour. The lab provides bespoke colour matches, a colour library of over 30,000 colours and 45 stock colours available for next-day delivery. Hampton Colours joins PlastikCity in the Colour Masterbatch Suppliers category.

IPS (International Polymer Solutions) is a trusted provider of colour and additive masterbatches, offering tailored solutions to meet the unique demands of diverse production processes. Their extensive range includes pelletised forms, micropellets, powders, and liquids, ensuring compatibility with various applications. IPS joins PlastikCity in the Plastic Additives and Colour Masterbatch categories.

ISRA VISION is a leading provider of technologies for industrial quality inspection solutions for plastic film, foil & sheets. Among others, ISRA VISION systems are used in the automotive, battery, glass, solar, traffic and packing sectors. ISRA VISION joins PlastikCity in the Vision Inspection Systems category.

Masterlink Solutions supplies a complete Masterbatch service. They offer direct sales of many products at some of the UK’s most cost-effective prices. Colour matches are tendered to some of the UK’s best masterbatch manufacturers, which drives down the cost whilst improving service and quality levels. Masterlink Solutions joins PlastikCity in Colour Masterbatch.

Nickerson PMS is a leading supplier of equipment to UK Plastics Processors and Manufacturers. Established in 1992, the company offers a wide range of manufacturing products through its catalogue and website, maintains high inventory levels and ensures same-day dispatch. Nickerson PMS joins PlastikCity in Injection Moulding Screw & Barrel Manufacturers, Injection Moulding Screw & Barrel Refurbishment Suppliers, Extrusion Screw & Barrel Manufacturers, Extrusion Screw & Barrel Refurbishment Suppliers, Screw & Barrel Component Suppliers, Mould Shop Consumables, Hot Runner Systems & Controllers and Heater Bands & Heating Element Suppliers.

Paul Norman Plastics is a trusted name in plastic injection moulding and toolmaking with over 40 years of industry expertise. ISO 9001:2015 quality certified, the company supports a range of moulding capabilities, handling parts from just a few grams up to 750 grams in unfilled polymers or 1000 grams in filled polymers. Paul Norman Plastics joins PlastikCity in the Low Volume and Insert & Overmoulding categories.

PBE Marking Supplies: With a 100-year heritage in the product marking industry, PBE supplies high-quality hot foil, stamping, pad printing, and screen printing machinery, along with consumables, to a wide range of sectors. Their commitment to quality is supported by comprehensive service and maintenance programs, ensuring optimal uptime and efficiency for their clients. PBE joins PlastikCity in the Decoration, Printing & Marking Equipment category.

Plasfilms is a leading UK-based specialist in the distribution of plastic films and packaging solutions. Since its inception, Plasfilms has consistently delivered high-quality, innovative plastic film products, including BOPP, CPP, PET, and various other film types. Plasfilms joins PlastikCity in our NEW Films & Flexible Materials category.

Plastics Training Online: For 40 years, Paulson Training Programs has trained over 50,000 individuals in plastics processing. As an authorised reseller, we provide comprehensive, web-based, interactive training for plastics processors, material suppliers, machine builders, and other related companies. Plastics Training Online joins PlastikCity in the Polymer Training Course Providers category.

Progressive Components offers advanced solutions for unmatched tooling performance, with product lines consisting of standard and proprietary mould components, mould monitoring devices and software, and innovations for improving mould maintenance. Progressive Components joins PlastikCity in Mould Components.

Recycle for Future Ltd has 20 years of in-house experience in the recycling industry. They recover a vast range of waste and scrap plastic from many industries to produce the highest quality recycled material for manufacture. Recycle for Future joins PlastikCity in the Toll Granulation Services category.

R-Tech Materials has experience working with all types of composite materials, from fibreglass to cutting edge graphene infused carbon fibre, or even metal matrix composites and their highly trained expert staff will give you the confidence you need to trust R-Tech with your testing and R&D projects. R-Tech Materials join PlastikCity in Material Analysis.

Shibaura Machine, partnered with TM Robotics, is the the sales and support partner for Shibaura Machine injection moulding machines in the UK and Ireland — selling, installing and maintaining Shibaura Machine’s fleet of injection moulding equipment. The range includes the full scope of the all-electric SXIII injection moulding machine series. Shibaura Machine joins PlastikCity in All-Electric Injection Moulding Machines.

Smithers offers online & in-person courses on polymer materials, technology, & regulations for product developers & manufacturers. Experienced consultants deliver these courses, providing practical solutions & individual attention in small groups, based on industrial problem-solving experience. Smithers joins PlastikCity in the Polymer Training Course Providers category.

Sterling Ancillary Services provides comprehensive, cost-effective engineering services to UK moulders, backed by over 30 years of expertise in the ancillary equipment industry. Their offerings cover the service, repair, and installation of a wide range of plastics ancillary equipment, including dehumidifying dryers, vacuum and pneumatic conveying systems, granulators, weighing and blending equipment, TCUs, and conveyors. Sterling Ancillary Services joins PlastikCity in our Ancillary Equipment Repair & Servicing category.

Summit Protech stems from the combined expertise of Summit Systems, leading providers in Plastics Ancillary Equipment, and Protech Automation, specialists in servicing, maintaining, and supplying automation equipment for the plastics and packaging sector. Summit Protech joins PlastikCity in Beam Take-Out Robots & Sprue Pickers.

Summit Recycling: Summit Systems are the market leader in the UK and Ireland plastics ancillary equipment market. The sister business, Summit Recycling, only services the waste management sector, providing access to the most innovative recycling equipment from around the world. Summit Recycling joins PlastikCity in the Specialist Compounded Polymers category.

UB Plastics: Situated in Burton on Trent, UB Plastics is a leading manufacturer of food packaging, beverage packaging and construction products manufacturing over 100 million parts per year and 40 million IML parts, ranging from a precise 3mm to an expansive 400mm. UB Plastics joins PlastikCity in the Caps, Closures & Packaging Moulding category

Ultrasonic Cleaning Services have been cleaning metal and alloys for a range of industries since 1975. They have a range of equipment including X3 Pyrolysis Ovens, Ultrasonic Cleaning Tanks and a number of chemical treatments available to successfully remove polymers and all other contaminants from all tooling. Ultrasonic Cleaning Services joins PlastikCity in our Equipment Cleaning category.

VeriVide Ltd is a UK-based but global specialist in the design, development and manufacture of standardised lighting cabinets (light booths) and digital imaging systems (DigiEye). The equipment to measure and assess the colour and appearance of products, objects, samples and ingredients. Manufacturing Light Cabinets (Light Booths) and Colour Assessment Cabinets for retailers and suppliers, plays a core part of the business. VeriVide joins PlastikCity in our Test, Measuring & Inspection Equipment category.

If you’re not already a PlastikCity Partner and you want to promote your company in 2025 submit your application form here, or contact PlastikCity on info@plastikcity.co.uk or 01455 209270.