Manufacturer announces rebrand and new premises
A UK-based manufacturer has announced a new branding and relocation plan, as part of a £1.7m investment for growth. more »
Features
New test machine claims high accuracy
A test equipment manufacturer has announced a new automatic contacting extensometer, which reportedly supports faster, more reliable and more precise materials testing. more »
May 21, 2013 by Mark Wynne in machinery
Rubber conference deemed a success
The International Rubber Conference (IRC) drew to a close on March 22 and has been heralded as a success. more »
May 15, 2013 by Mark Wynne in industry news
Polycarbonate used in firefighter protection
A NEW polycarbonate is being used in the production of fire helmet visors across Europe and the Middle East. more »
May 15, 2013 by Mark Wynne in materials
UK producer purchases new machinery
THE UK’s largest custom masterbatch producer has confirmed the purchase of a new twin-screw extruder. more »
May 9, 2013 by Mark Wynne in machinery
Merger sees packaging firms combine
Two packaging companies have recently announced a merger that they claim will create a ‘new giant’ in the industry. more »
May 9, 2013 by Mark Wynne in industry news
Molecor looks ahead to K 2013
Molecor Tecnologia is a Spanish company founded in 2006 and considers itself a pioneer in air-based molecular orientation technology applied to pipelines for the transport of water. more »
May 8, 2013 by Mark Wynne in machinery
New foam grade said to offer less waste
Zotefoams plc. has released its new product PackaZote – a new foam grade which is reportedly competitively priced. more »
May 8, 2013 by Mark Wynne in materials
Harvesting unused energy with conductive polymers
The Fraunhofer Institute has been researching a new manufacturing process with which tiny thermoelectric generators can be cost-effectively produced in the form of large-area flexible components from electrically conductive polymers via 3D Printing. more »
Apr 30, 2013 in materials
blogs
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editor's blog
My first week in plastics/ETFE – a 'cool' plastic
May 15, 2013 4:29:00 PM
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guest blogs
Guest Blog: Messe Düsseldorf
As we draw ever-nearer to K 2013, and the momentum starts to build, eppm.com will play host to some exclusive content from Messe Düsseldorf, the organiser of the show.
May 1, 2013 10:46:00 AM
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guest blogs
Generation Plastics: Making apprenticeships work for the polymer industry
Leanne Taylor, Editor of British Plastics and Rubber talks about changing opinions on apprenticeships in manufacturing.
Apr 19, 2013 10:41:00 AM
