Dan Russell

Nottingham

Engagement Director at Reach PLC

Engagement Director for Reach PLC. Email [email protected].

Articles

Donite Plastics Awarded Manufacturer of the Year at Made in NI Awards 2025

3 weeks ago | plastikmedia.co.uk | Dan Russell

Saintfield-based thermoforming company, Donite Plastics, has been awarded Manufacturer of the Year (under £25 million) at the recent Insider Made in Northern Ireland Awards, recognising the specialised work it does in the design and manufacture of custom moulded plastic parts. An independent panel of expert judges assessed all entries to the awards, and it was Donite Plastic’s innovation that stood out and impressed the panel.
ICS Cool Energy Grows with New Full-Scale Depot in Birmingham

3 weeks ago | plastikmedia.co.uk | Dan Russell

ICS Cool Energy, an international market leader specialising in complete temperature control solutions for manufacturing processes and facilities applications, has announced the relocation of its Birmingham operations to a new, purpose-built facility in Erdington Industrial Park. This move reflects the company’s long-term commitment to growth and expanding its presence and capabilities in the Midlands, a region recognised for its strong industrial manufacturing base, but also across the UK.
ENGEL Supports Upcycling Research at TH Rosenheim

1 month ago | plastikmedia.co.uk | Dan Russell

The ENGEL Group, Europe’s leading provider of injection moulding technologies, has provided the Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences with a state-of-the-art injection moulding cell. This system, comprising an ENGEL insert 500V/130 vertical injection moulding machine, an ENGEL infrared oven, and an ENGEL easix KR-10 articulated arm robot, is being used in the university’s teaching and research.
FANUC Unveils First Ever Explosion-Proof Collaborative Paint Robot

2 months ago | plastikmedia.co.uk | Dan Russell

FANUC has launched the world’s first ever explosion-proof, ATEX-rated collaborative robot for industrial painting applications. Ideal for wet spraying, dry powder coating and multiple other processes that include adhesive dispensing, the CRX-10iA/L PAINT will improve the precision of paint jobs, reduce waste, increase productivity and boost safety by protecting workers from paint fumes. Approved for use in ATEX-certified Cat.
“Women in Plastics” to Debut at K 2025 in Düsseldorf

2 months ago | plastikmedia.co.uk | Dan Russell

Promoting more diversity in the industry, fostering young talents and creating better perspectives: K 2025 in Düsseldorf, as the world’s most relevant trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry, makes a powerful statement with a dedicated event for women. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from others’ experiences and build valuable networks. When women network with each other they can benefit themselves and, at the end of the day, the whole sector.
Entries Open for the Plastics Industry Awards 2025

2 months ago | plastikmedia.co.uk | Dan Russell

The Plastics Industry Awards 2025 are now open to enter with two new categories this year Polyurethane Innovation and Sustainable Extrusion Technology. Companies and individuals from across the UK and the Republic of Ireland’s plastics industry are invited to enter online at: www.plasticsawards.com. Award winners will be announced at a dazzling, black-tie gala awards ceremony with live entertainment at the five-star InterContinental London Park Lane on Friday 21st November.
Chernobyl, Spoons, and Disco Balls

2 months ago | medium.com | Dan Russell

To the atheist and scientific communities, there is an ever-slimming margin of the observable universe within which God can exist. It’s the job of the “knowers” to know things, and when they base their identity on how much they know, they bind themselves to the material world. No room for mystery — only what we can measure, prove, and replicate. Which is ironic, given that their jobs are based on the acquisition of knowledge that was once shrouded in mystery.
ENGEL and CANNON: Strategic Partnership for the Advancement of PUR Flooding

Feb 26, 2025 | plastikmedia.co.uk | Dan Russell

ENGEL, a globally leading manufacturer of injection moulding machines, and CANNON, a world leader in the mixing and metering technology for reactive processes such as polyurethane or RTM, have entered a strategic partnership. This cooperation between two strong partners aims to further develop innovative technologies for PUR flooding and enable industrial applications with even higher quality and efficiency. The demand for high-quality PUR-coated components is steadily increasing.
PRS Europe Publishes Full Programme for 2025 Conference

Feb 24, 2025 | plastikmedia.co.uk | Dan Russell

The full conference programme for this year’s Plastics Recycling Show Europe, taking place at RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands from 1st – 2nd April 2025, has been published. The keynote session will include an address by Teresa Ribera Rodríguez, Executive Vice-President for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, European Commission. Marieke Koekkoek, Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, Volt Nederland will be joining the keynote session on the first day as well.
Ampacet Introduces Low Halogen and Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Masterbatches

Feb 3, 2025 | plastikmedia.co.uk | Dan Russell

Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced Halolite 527 and Halofree 533, low-halogen and halogen-free flame retardant masterbatches, to comply with international standards IEC 61249-2-21 and EN 50642 regulating maximum halogen and antimony content. Good fire resistance is required for electrical equipment used in the Building and Construction sector to help ensure safety in case of fire.