Interplas Insights | BP&R

📢 Interplas Insights | BP&R September issue is OUT NOW 👀 Here's what we have in store for you in this 48-pager: 📕 Our cover star in this issue is Michael Bate, general manager of MAGOG INDUSTRIES LIMITED who discusses the importance of tailored solutions for screw and barrel components in meeting the evolving needs of plastics processors. ✉ Editor's letter by Rebekah Jordan explores the sustainable advantage plastics manufacturers must achieve if they are to remain competitive. 📣 Our latest industry news section shines the spotlight on Hardie Polymers celebrating 100 years of service and Polypipe Building Products cutting costs with a new #coolingsystem. 🤝 Prior to the recent #GRIPS 2024 event, we spoke to Innovate UK Business Connect's Prof Sally Beken, Fellow IOM3 and British Plastics Federation's Helen Jordan on why the two organisations came together for the conference. 🔥Temperature control covers Freudenberg Sealing Technologies examining its advanced material Quantix ULTRA, engineered to enhance fire protection in #electricvehicles. Rebekah speaks to David Palmer about how temperature control systems can improve efficiency and quality in plastic moulding. And WITTMANN Group stays ahead of the energy curve by utilising direct current (DC) solutions. 🌤 In rotational moulding, LightManufacturing Inc. explains the development of solar rotational moulding (SRM) as a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic production. 🏅 Clearfield Envirotech recently had a visit from the local Labour MP Andrew Cooper so we caught up with Johny Ellis on what this achievement means for the company and the local community. 🌳 Over in #elastomers and rubber, UPM Biochemicals drives #sustainability by transforming wood-based materials into biochemicals at its new German biorefinery and Seals Plus Direct analyses sponge rubber #extrusions. 🚛 Asbury Carbons reduces dust and achieves accurate filling at its graphite plant in the #conveyors feature. ❓ Meet the experts feature hosts Carlos Saboga at Progressive Components on the company's new cloud-based tracking system for the moulding supply chain. 💲 Polymerman (Mike Boswell FIMMM) looks at where is next for UK #polymer pricing. ⚗ Rebekah speaks to UBQ Materials about using UBQ as a sustainable additive in #polyolefin formulations, offering comparable properties. ✅ Finally, regular columns from David Raine focuses on considering alternative materials from a supplier's perspective and Philip Law discusses the federation's investment in the future. Subscribe to get your FREE print copy >> https://lnkd.in/eRDzJqy6 Read the digital edition >> https://lnkd.in/eqkFehEk

Oerlikon HRSflow debuted its new external valve gate end rings for the Tp and Vp nozzle series at #FAKUMA2024. They have increased wear resistance 💧 for processing reinforced thermoplastics and can restart at comparatively low temperatures 🌡️! Read more >> https://lnkd.in/eZUsXGJy #Oerlikon #MachineryNews #Innovation

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The British Plastics Federation has released its new recycling roadmap 📍 The document notes that 70% reuse and recycling rate can be achieved by 2035, with an extra 23% of total plastic waste being mechanically recycled in the UK and 6% being chemically recycled. 🌱 Read more >> https://lnkd.in/erMCvBRf #BPF #Plastics #Recycling

ICS Cool Energy has introduced upgraded LT Fan Coil units for large storage spaces that need temperatures below 5°C 🌀 "The new LT Fan Coil addresses specific customer needs for more control, better adaptability, and a reduced footprint. The enhancements we implemented to the fan coils ensure our clients can achieve optimal cooling efficiency across a wide range of storage environments.” - Jason Lamley Read more >> https://lnkd.in/eZjJaSsJ #ICSCoolEnergy #CoolingSystems #Innovation

Milacron is debuting its new all-electric injection moulding machine using monosandwich technology at #FAKUMA2024. "Today, the monosandwich process is more relevant than ever before, as most processors have become very aware of how their production impacts the circular economy. By integrating PCR into the core of the injection moulded part, upwards of 60% of the core can be recyclable material with our eQ180.” - Alexander Boos The eQ platform boasts: ·      Maximised acceleration 🚀 ·      Precise control 🎛️ ·      Low energy consumption 🔋 ·      Cleanroom readiness ✨ Read more >> https://lnkd.in/eE2aqKPq #InjectionMoulding #MachineryNews #Milacron

The 2024 BPF Horners Award winners have been announced! Shout out to... 🏆 Plastics Innovation and Design 2024 - Andrew Johnson and his team at Loughborough University for the 'Next-Generation Additive Manufactured Police Body Armour’ 🏆 Bottlemakers Award 2024 - Hawkins Mutes for the blow moulded Brass Instrument Mutes 🏆 David Williams Award 2024 - Isabel Payne for the ‘Saficase’ Read more >> https://lnkd.in/egZVbZD3 #HornersAward #Plastics #Innovation

As #FAKUMA2024 is set to start today, ELMET - Smart Silicone Solutions, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and Momentive have joined their expertise in developing, producing and processing liquid silicone rubber (LSR). The end result is the Drip Guard spoon 🥄 holder to stop drips from falling on the work surface when cooking. Read more >> https://lnkd.in/eYNyi6Wd #CollaborationProjects #FAKUMA2024

Mike Boswell FIMMM wins the 2024 BPF Gold Medal at the 91st Annual Dinner 🥇 This is a testament to Mike's dedication, leadership and contributions to the plastics industry. Well done, Mike! 👏 Read more >> https://lnkd.in/eCNHWjdv #BritishPlasticsFederation #BPFAnnualDinner #IndustryNews

The British Plastics Federation 91st Annual Dinner last Thursday was nothing short of fun and insightful, and we at Interplas were thrilled to have a front-row seat to it 🤩 #BPFAnnualDinner