23 Mar 2026 // Polymer Market Volatility, the Big Data Showcase, and Countdown to Interplas

In today's brief:Market Crisis: Plastribution warns of extreme price volatility in the polymer market as conflict in the Middle East disrupts the Strait of Hormuz, with projected increases of up to one thousand Euros per tonne this April.Technical Innovation: HASCO expands its range with new high-precision locating rings, offering mouldmakers enhanced process reliability and stability through extended guide lengths and thermal sheet compatibility.Connected Manufacturing: Industry leaders gather at First Polymer Training in Athlone tomorrow for the Big Data Seminar, showcasing how AI-assisted temperature control and smart drying are transforming production efficiency.Industry Countdown: With just ten weeks to go until Interplas 2026, the industry prepares for the UK’s flagship plastics exhibition at the Birmingham NEC, featuring over 500 exhibitors and the latest in sustainable technology.For the full stories, visit plastikmedia.co.uk.