Dan Russell

Nottingham

Engagement Director at Reach PLC

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

Articles

Entries Open for the Plastics Industry Awards 2025

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 month ago | 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

1 month ago | 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

2 months ago | 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.
The RECOUP Summit: The Challenge of Future Advancements

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

Focusing on developments in technology that will help to drive improvements in the plastics recycling and resource efficiency value chain, The RECOUP Summit is a new event on the RECOUP calendar. Sponsored by WRAP and Ecosurety, The RECOUP Summit takes place on 30 April 2025 at The Met Hotel in Leeds, consisting of focused breakout rooms in the morning followed by a collaborative session in the afternoon, and plenty of time for networking.
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 Finalists Announced

Jan 20, 2025 | plastikmedia.co.uk | Dan Russell

The organisers of the PRSE 2025 – Awards 2025 have announced the shortlist of finalists. The winners of the seven awards will be revealed on 2 April at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, where all the finalists will also be showcased. “Congratulations to this year’s finalists. Each shortlisted product and project reflects the effective collaboration and significant investment being made across the whole plastics value chain in Europe in recent years.
WITTMANN and WAGO Strengthen Training Cooperation

Dec 10, 2024 | plastikmedia.co.uk | Dan Russell

In Germany, the injection moulding equipment supplier WITTMANN and the electronics company WAGO are increasing their cooperation in technical vocational training, which started three years ago and has proved very successful so far. Next year, new trainees will be recruited for the cooperation program. The future technical staff members are employed by WITTMANN BATTENFELD and are sent to WAGO for training. The continuously increasing skilled labour shortage calls for new, creative ideas.
VEKA Collects Promotional Campaign of the Year at G Awards

Dec 2, 2024 | plastikmedia.co.uk | Dan Russell

VEKA plc claimed Promotional Campaign of the Year for the marketing campaign that introduced the award-winning OMNIA suite to market. VEKA collected the trophy at the prestigious G24 Awards as the global PVCu supplier earned recognition for OMNIA’s unique marketing campaign. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the G Awards, making VEKA’s win even more special as the company continues to innovate in the fenestration industry.
Kongskilde Industries Celebrates 75 Years of Innovation and Excellence

Nov 28, 2024 | plastikmedia.co.uk | Dan Russell

Kongskilde Industries, a global leader in air-powered solutions and material handling systems, proudly announces its 75th anniversary, celebrating a remarkable legacy of engineering excellence, industry innovation, and customer partnerships. Since 1949, Kongskilde has been driven by a unique spirit—a blend of creativity, expertise, and dedication to ensuring smooth and safe operations for its customers.