Rebekah Jordan

British Plastics & Rubber | Sept 2024

Editor Rebekah Jordan caught up with UPM about their goals for a fossil-free future. Their plans include transforming wood-based materials into biochemicals, with its German biorefinery producing renewable alternatives to fossil-based chemicals.

Editor Rebekah Jordan spoke to André Lang-Herfurth, SEA ME (zerooo), about the environmental benefits of reusable PET bottles compared to single-use plastic bottles.

Editor Rebekah Jordan explores the sustainable advantage plastics manufacturers must achieve if they are to remain competitive.

Here are eight facts you probably didn't know about rubber, from its historical uses to its natural colour.

Following PV Recycling's announcement of its recycling process that addresses the entire lifecycle of solar energy systems, editor Rebekah Jordan spoke to the company about the advantages of specialised solar panel recycling.

EPRO is driving the initiative on a global scale by expanding its reach to include additional supporters who share the vision of a circular plastics economy.

SI Group celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Freeport, Texas manufacturing facility with an annual fishing tournament and family picnic.

Innovate UK Business Connect UK Circular Plastics network founder Sally Beken and BPF sustainability manager Helen Jordan talk to Interplas about sustainability, the future of plastics and why the two organisations chose to partner on GRIPS.

Extrusion technology specialist Tecnomatic has developed advanced production lines for microduct pipes by optimising geometries and precise line adjustments.

Editor Rebekah Jordan attended Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s Roadshow at Silverstone GP Circuit where industry partners displayed a variety of digital solutions designed to supercharge efficiency and output for plastics manufacturing.

Editor Rebekah Jordan learns more about QC Polymer's mission to strive for a circular economy, by investing in advanced recycling technology and AI sorting, with the company's managing director, Arpan Dhanuka.

Editor Rebekah Jordan compares merits of both large-scale trade shows and smaller industry events, highlighting the unique value each format offers to both companies and attendees.

Editor Rebekah Jordan attended the Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) Awards hosted at the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) in London and caught up with the six finalists.

HASCO has expanded its range of standard slide units with the introduction of a new slide retainer, the Z1899/.... , featuring a positive locking connection for secure slide positioning and a ball catch mechanism for maximum process reliability.

Starting August 1st, the former Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials (FPM) group of companies have officially rebranded as Coperion.

Editor Rebekah Jordan spoke to Dr. Stephen Heinz, head of research and innovation for composites and adhesive at Syensqo, discussing its innovative approach to aerospace adhesives and its holistic approach to sustainability.

Editor Rebekah Jordan spoke to LightManufacturing CEO Karl von Kries to learn more about the company's SRM systems that can achieve even heat distribution through a combination of mould rotation and controlled heating during sunlight hours.