05 May 2026 // PlastikCity Pavilion Reaches Capacity, Arburg’s Skills Success, and Employment Rights Debate

In today’s brief:📍 Interplas Milestone: The PlastikCity Pavilion for Interplas 2026 is officially fully booked. Twenty specialist partners are now confirmed for Stand F110, creating a dedicated hub for UK and Irish SMEs to showcase their expertise alongside global industry leaders at the NEC.⚙️ Exhibition Highlights: As the countdown to June continues, we preview upcoming technology from STV Machinery and Cold Jet, alongside new material screening services from Impact Solutions. We also look at the launch of the official event app designed to streamline visitor planning.🎓 Sustainable Skills: Arburg secures triple certification for its apprenticeship programme, including a new award for excellence in sustainability. The recognition underscores the company’s commitment to training the next generation of engineers in line with international environmental and educational standards.⚖️ Policy Dialogue: Seven of the UK’s major business groups, including Make UK and the British Chambers of Commerce, call for further government engagement regarding the Employment Rights Act. The groups are seeking a practical implementation that supports both worker rights and industrial stability.For the full stories, visit plastikmedia.co.uk.