08 Jul 2026 // Omya UK Expansion, Polymermedics EcoVadis Success, and Make UK Competitiveness Call

14 July 2026 // R A Labone's Medical Investment, Biesterfeld's 120-Year Milestone, and Plastics Live Ireland 2026

In today’s brief: ⚙️ Machinery Investment: R A Labone takes delivery of a new 220-tonne ENGEL injection moulding machine and expands its cleanroom environment, boosting its technical capabilities for an upcoming medical manufacturing contract. 🌐 Industry Milestone: International polymer and speciality chemical distributor Biesterfeld celebrates 120 years of business, marking over a century of family-owned growth, transformation, and global operation. 📅 Event Registration: Registrations officially open for Plastics Live Ireland 2026, offering manufacturers and decision-makers free access to the upcoming technology and networking exhibition at the Athlone International Arena. For the full stories, visit plastikmedia.co.uk.

13 July 2026 // PlastikCity HQ Relocation, LATI Sustainability Report, and Advanced Injection Tooling

In today’s brief: 🏢 HQ Relocation: PlastikCity and PlastikMedia transition to a brand-new, standalone headquarters at Bitteswell Business Park in Leicestershire, supporting future growth and streamlining day-to-day operations to better serve and connect UK buyers and suppliers. 🌱 Sustainability Insights: Thermoplastic specialist LATI publishes its 2025 report, highlighting a €14.7m EBITDA, the implementation of ISO 50001 energy certification, value chain Scope 3 emissions tracking, and the introduction of industrial exoskeletons for workplace safety. ⚙️ Mould Optimisation: CyTec Systems UK introduces the MechIndex system, an innovative mechanical component that converts linear press ejector motion into precise rotary plate movements, eliminating complex external drives for multi-station tooling. For the full stories, visit plastikmedia.co.uk.

10 July 2026 // Automated PET Recycling, Medical Polymer Expansion, and AI-Driven Moulding

In today’s brief: ♻️ Recycling Efficiency: Ireland-based Novelplast partners with Kongskilde to implement a custom pneumatic conveying system. The automated, multi-pass sorting solution overcomes tight warehouse space constraints to boost output purity past 95% and significantly reduce extrusion downtime. 🩺 Medical Polymers: Biesterfeld expands its distribution partnership with LEHVOSS Group across Europe. The agreement grants the medical technology market broader access to high-performance LUVOCOM compounds that combine biocompatibility with strict ISO 10993 compliance. 🧫 Material Innovation: BioCote highlights how built-in antimicrobial technology offers continuous surface protection for kitchen measurement tools. The HACCP International certified additive helps manufacturers differentiate products and add value across commercial and consumer markets. 🤖 Digital Transformation: West Sussex injection moulding specialist Nordell adopts AI-powered invoice software with support from Made Smarter South East. The automated system integrates with their existing ERP framework and is projected to eliminate over 60 hours of manual administration every month. For the full stories, visit plastikmedia.co.uk.

08 Jul 2026 // Omya UK Expansion, Polymermedics EcoVadis Success, and Make UK Competitiveness Call

In today’s brief: 🤝 Distribution Expansion: Omya Performance Polymer Distribution extends its exclusive partnership with EMS-GRIVORY into the UK and Ireland, bringing advanced polyamide solutions to the local automotive and electronics sectors. 🏅 Sustainability Milestone: UK technical injection moulder Polymermedics achieves an EcoVadis Bronze 2025 rating, establishing a verified roadmap for environmental and ethical supply chain improvements. 📋 Regulatory Insights: Plastribution releases its summer update, highlighting upcoming European PFAS restrictions in food packaging, indicative UK EPR fees, and a new high-quality recycled polymer partnership. 🏭 Industrial Strategy: Trade body Make UK calls on the next Prime Minister for an urgent, pro-growth agenda to tackle soaring business costs and protect manufacturing competitiveness. For the full stories, visit plastikmedia.co.uk.

3 July 2026 // Polymer Price Drops, Global BOPP Market Resilience, and Advanced Materials Show Countdown

In today’s brief: 📉 Market Dynamics: Plastribution reports a significant downward trend in polymer pricing, driven by a sharp drop in crude oil and monomer costs throughout June, with further competitive drops anticipated in July. 🌐 Film Intelligence: AMI Market Intelligence releases its 2026 global BOPP films report, highlighting steady demand growth and a shift toward value-driven, high-performance packaging solutions in mature markets like Western Europe. 📅 Industry Exhibition: Registration enters its final week for the co-located Advanced Materials and Advanced Ceramics Shows, offering industry professionals access to over 200 exhibitors and CPD-accredited conference sessions. For the full stories, visit plastikmedia.co.uk.