19 May 2026 // Senior ARBURG Appointment, Shibaura’s Interplas Preview, and Biesterfeld Portfolio Expansion

In today’s brief:👤 Senior Appointment: ARBURG Limited promotes Alex Gall to Aftersales Director. Moving up from Aftersales Manager, Gall’s fifteen years of technical experience will drive the company's integrated approach to lifetime machine support and customer trust across the UK and Ireland.📍 Exhibition Preview: Shibaura Machine and TM Robotics announce their showcase for Interplas 2026 at the NEC Birmingham. On Stand N50, the partners will demonstrate advanced all-electric and hydraulic injection moulding technology alongside integrated robotics, virtual reality digital twins, and automated decoration solutions.📦 Sourcing Strategy: Biesterfeld expands its standard polymers portfolio by onboarding additional polyolefin supply partners from the Middle East and Asia. The strategic diversification strengthens international supply resilience and flexibility for customers across key processing technologies.🛡️ Compliance Milestone: Flitetec successfully completes its JOSCAR registration, signaling rigorous due diligence across cyber security, quality, and supply-chain governance. The accreditation establishes the company as a vetted, lower-risk partner for major aerospace and defence procurement teams.For the full stories, visit plastikmedia.co.uk.