PCN - Plastics Consultancy Network

Need Expert Help in the Plastics Industry? Look No Further Than The PCN! From cost reduction to cutting-edge innovation, our team of consultants has the expertise to solve your toughest challenges. Here's a glimpse of what our experts can offer: Safety First:  Richard Bladon CMIOSH , PIEMA , AMIFPO ensures worker well-being and regulatory compliance with his health and safety guidance. Sustainable Solutions:  Terry Cooper helps you navigate bioplastics, while Brian Lodge specialises in sustainable packaging design. Innovation & Efficiency:  Eric Boinard fosters cutting-edge product development, while process optimisation is in the hands of  John Bovis and turnaround maestro Gerhard Crossman. Cost Control & Profit Maximisation:  scott brannan and Graham Chetwood are your cost-reduction champions, while growth strategies are Colin Sarson's specialty. Master Every Aspect of Plastics:  Peter Cox tackles extrusion,  John Taylor, Plastics Extrusion Consultancy dives deep into extrusion technology, and Peter Cracknell provides top-notch training. Injection Moulding Expertise:  Jeremy P. is your expert for all things injection moulding. Composites Champion:  Eric Reddock brings unparalleled knowledge to composite and reinforced polymers. Market Research & Improvement:  Eddie Sheridan guides you with market research, materials, and packaging insights. Industry 4.0 Navigator:  Andy Jewell is your expert on Cloud MES, ERP & IoT (Digital Manufacturing). Energy Efficiency & Sustainability:  Robin Kent and Jesús Fernández tackle energy surveys and management to optimise your footprint. Strategic Business Opportunities:  Dr. Nicolas Kokel Kokel helps you identify game-changing opportunities in processing, converting, recycling, and sustainability. Global Reach:  Pravin S Mistry S Mistry is your go-to for global mergers & acquisitions, recruitment, and leadership roles in the polymer consultancy field. Packaging Powerhouse:  Sarah Greenwood offers comprehensive packaging expertise. Global Innovation Advisor:  Dr Trevor J. Hutley MBA Hutley guides your research & innovation strategies. Thermoset Polyurethanes:  Fabrizio Rizzato and Petra Mickova are your team for thermoset polyurethanes, from chemistry to equipment. Product Design Master:  Bernard Sinclair brings his product design expertise to the table. Thermal Testing Expertise: John Gearing provides in-depth analysis for your projects. Change Management Consultant: Christophe Convert - Mechanical Engineering Product Design helps you navigate the journey from concept to reality. This is the complete list of our incredible PCN talent! Tell us your challenge, and we'll connect you with the perfect consultant to achieve your goals. British Plastics Federation Christina Larsen #PCN #PlasticsExpertise #Consultants

Our Controlling Energy Use In Plastics Processing workshop took place yesterday in Cheshire, delivered by the wonderful Robin Kent! Thanks to all who came, we're thrilled with the positive feedback from the day 😁

Here is Andy Jewell part of the winning TH Plastics Ltd and Polypipe team at the prestigious Plastics Industry Awards. With over three decades of expertise, Andy is the Industry 4.0 specialist at the PCN. He designs and implements real-time MES/SFDC/Industry 4.0 systems in the plastics manufacturing industry. 💡 Industry 4.0 is all about the data. Without the right information at the right time, it’s impossible to know what to stop or how to fix problems or indeed what to do more of. Andy ensures his clients have the game changing insights they need to make smarter decisions that stops them wasting resources. If you're looking to make more products using less time and money, get in touch with him! Christina Larsen British Plastics Federation #industry4 #manufacturingefficiency #manufacturingsoftware

Friday Fun Quiz! How well versed are you in biodegradable plastics? Choose an option from the list below: British Plastics Federation Christina Larsen

Brian Lodge PCN packaging expert and British Plastics Federation Packaging Director speaking at the BPF Plastics and Packaging Seminar yesterday. With his extensive expertise, Brian can help with all your packaging needs—offering innovative, sustainable, and effective solutions tailored to your business. Contact him for a chat or send us a message on query@pcn.org . #plasticspackaging #packagingconsultant #plasticsmanufacturing

Meet Terry Cooper, PCN expert in Materials Innovation & Sustainability. He specialises in chemical, polymer, and materials science consultancy, offering solutions that drive innovation and sustainability across industries: ✅ Develop new materials: bioplastics, water-soluble plastics, & superabsorbent polymers. ✅ Innovate in biobased and renewable chemicals, plastics, and biofuels. ✅ Advance recycling technologies & circular economy practices. ✅ Create sustainable packaging & tackle environmental challenges. ✅ Provide strategic R&D, market analysis, and technology planning. Looking for expert guidance? Get in touch today for tailored solutions to meet your needs! British Plastics Federation Christina Larsen #plasticsmanufacturingconsultant #manufacturing #polymers

'Tolerances appear to be really boring but can have a dramatic effect on the profitability of products and companies. Excessively tight tolerances increase production costs, cause material and process waste and increase tooling costs.' Find out what you need to do:

It’s Friday Quiz Time! 🎉 Think you know your polyurethanes? Let’s put your knowledge to the test! 🧪💡 Question brought to you by PCN's polyurethane experts - Petra Mickova and Fabrizio Rizzato

This is how a €180,000/year energy cost and a €54,000/year saving opportunity looks like!

Yesterday was the first day of our Process Cooling Open House, and it was a great day! 🎉 Our guest speaker, Fabio Ferrari from Frigel Group, shared insights into their innovations in process cooling and highlighted their commitment to green initiatives. 🌱 Shaun Lancaster taught us about the advantages of Free Cooling—an effective strategy to reduce energy costs and maximise efficiency. Robin Kent got us all thinking about the true meaning of sustainability. Congratulations to Mandy O‘Brien for winning the quiz! 🏆 Lastly, Nigel Hallett shared a customer success story, demonstrating how Summit Process Cooling has supported our customer in achieving significant savings with their recent Adiabatic Cooler installation. 🚀 We're ready to go for day 2! #ProcessCooling #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability