Instron - star of the screen at the NEC

Instron opted for a cinematic theme for this year's Interplas. Vistiors to the stand were invited inside a specially constructed cinema, complete with popcorn, for  a private screening which highlighted the extent of the company's plastic testing expertise.

The company also announced details of a seminar it will be holding. The challenges of plastic testing masterclass, will take place on 19 November at Instron's premises in High Wycombe. Visitors will be able to find out about standards compliance and variability in results. There will also be a hands-on workshop and a plastics testing Q&A.