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BPF Parliamentary Reception urges for ongoing support for indispensable sector
On 23 November the British Plastics Federation (BPF) held its annual parliamentary reception in conjunction with Plastics Europe, which saw pledges of continuing support from the Minister of State at the Department for Business Read more
7 Dec 2022
Injection moulder OGM celebrates 60th Anniversary
Plastic injection moulding company OGM (Owen Greenings and Mumford Ltd) is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Read more
6 Dec 2022
BBG supplies aircraft interior to American aerospace comapny
BBG, the German based systems partner for the plastics processing industry, has supplied an electric composite press for aircraft interior parts to an aerospace company in the USA. Read more
6 Dec 2022
Stephanie Wickert takes over leadership at Wickert Maschinenbau in company shake up.
Wickert Maschinenbau has begun passing the family business on to the next generation. Stephanie Wickert, 33-year-old great-granddaughter of company founder Jakob Wickert. Read more
5 Dec 2022
Secretary of State for International Trade visits COBA Group
COBA Group, a global plastics manufacturer and distributor has recently welcomed a government minister to its UK headquarters in Leicestershire for a production and trade focused visit. Read more
5 Dec 2022
Paul Goodhew, retired head of Sepro UK, passes away at 73
A well-known and respected figure in plastics equipment sales since 1979, Paul Goodhew has died at the age of 73. Read more
5 Dec 2022
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Meeting in Uruguay marks major step in Global plastics treaty
Following a meeting of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) in March 2022, UN members states committed to negotiating a global plastics treaty. Read more
25 Nov 2022
Chase Plastics grows fast to meet demand for packaging recyclates
Chase Plastics, a UK manufacturer of recycled polyethylene raw materials (rPE), has announced significant business growth. In 2021 turnover grew by 72%, and the company is targeting sustained growth in 2022 backed by significant investment. Read more
28 Sep 2022
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EUPC: High energy costs affecting Europe’s plastics converters
Converters, like many other energy-intensive industries, have been left shocked by the increase in electricity and gas prices. Read more
20 Sep 2022
‘The massive increase in electricity costs put UK recyclers at a disadvantage’: RECOUP highlights the pressure of recycling costs
Plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity RECOUP will provide a platform to discuss the pressures currently felt by UK reprocessors and manufacturers in terms of rising costs and lack of clarity around extended producer responsibility. Read more
12 Sep 2022
BPF holding three online events to round out the year
PVC: The circular economy and key market insights- 6th December This online event will focus on the latest developments within the PVC industry. Read more
2 Dec 2022
IMDA announces 2022 award winners
The In-Mould Decorating Association (IMDA) has announced the award winners for 2022. Read more
23 Nov 2022
The Brazilian plastics institute launches new online platform
The Brazilian Plastics Institute, in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) and Think Plastic Brazil has announced the launch of a new online platform. Read more
22 Nov 2022
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Ingenia and IKA JV to claim foothold in US PVC industry
Ingenia Polymers and IKA Group have agreed in principle to the terms under which they will form a new venture to supply stabilisers into the US PVC sector. Read more
28 Oct 2022
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