22 May 2026 // Linear Plastics Expands with Wittmann, Landmark Trade Deal, and Solving Moulding Headaches

In today’s brief:⚙️ Machinery Investment: Linear Plastics adds three energy-efficient Wittmann UK SmartPower moulding cells to handle rising demand, complementing a recent £750k solar and battery storage installation.🌍 Global Trade: The UK concludes landmark trade negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council, a massive breakthrough set to slash tariffs and unlock new advanced manufacturing opportunities.🧪 Materials Focus: Masterlink Solutions gears up for Interplas 2026, showcasing its advanced masterbatch range and a new digital marketplace designed to connect buyers and sellers of surplus raw materials.🛠️ Technical Troubleshooting: Alliance Tooling releases the latest instalment of its moulding series, breaking down why surface jetting is often a tooling design issue rather than a simple processing error.For the full stories, visit plastikmedia.co.uk.