16 Apr 2026 // Interplas Stand Availability, RECOUP’s 2026 Vision, and Solving Moulding Headaches

In today’s brief:📍 Interplas Update: Following high demand, a new selection of exhibition stands has been released for the UK’s leading plastics event. We also highlight the final remaining space on the PlastikCity Pavilion, designed to provide SMEs with a cost-effective and supported route to the 2026 show.🔄 Circular Progress: RECOUP announces the 2026 Plastics Assembly in Peterborough. The one-day event will bring together designers and policymakers to accelerate practical circularity, featuring an Innovation Room dedicated to the next generation of materials and processes.🛠️ Engineering Insight: Alliance Tooling begins a new technical series addressing common production challenges. The first instalment examines the causes of sink marks, offering engineering strategies to eliminate defects during both the design stage and active production.📉 Operational Strategy: Newsome explores the commercial benefits of long-term chiller hire as an alternative to capital investment. The report outlines how UK manufacturers are using long-term rental to maintain financial flexibility while ensuring access to modern, high-efficiency cooling technology.For the full stories, visit plastikmedia.co.uk.