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News Release from: PDM - Plastics Design and Moulding Expo
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 18 August 2006
Leading plastics moulders recount their
experience
Speakers at the UK's PDM06 plastics and rubber moulding conference will cover product development, advanced moulding technologies, mould making, reducing energy bills, IT and much more.
The PDM06 Conference has shaped up to be the 'must attend' UK plastics event of the year Positioned alongside the PDM exhibtion, which will host over 200 exhibitors, these conference sessions more than justify a day or two out of the office
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 25 Sep 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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A quick glance at the quality of this year's confence programme and you will be hard pressed to find a reason not to attend! Click here to view the full conference programme and to reserve your place.
The speakers represent some of the most prominent and knowledgable names in the industry.
They will be covering a wide range of topics including product design and development, globalisation, advanced moulding technologies, sustainability, mould making, reducing energy bills and IT for product development and manufacturing.
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Admission to the conference is free, but places are limited, so register now to guarantee your place.
* Valuble information - compiled by the editorial and conference teams of 'Plastics and Rubber Weekly' and 'European Plastics News', the PDM conference programme is designed to avoid sales pitches and focus on the invaluable experience of leading experts from throughout the supply chain.
The Moulding Business Debate illustrates the high level of the event's speakers, boasting a line-up that includes: Ian Hunter, managing director of Birkby's Plastics; Ian Williamson, chief executive of Carclo; and Colin Sarson, managing director of WH Smith and Sons (Tools).
These industry movers and shakers will be part of the panel debating the challenges and opportunities facing UK moulders.
The critical issue of globalisation will be addressed by an equally impressive line-up.
Gary Allan, managing director of Carclo Technical Plastics, will discuss his company's experience of setting up moulding operations in Eastern Europe.
Paddy Green, managing director of Premier Security Products will do the same for China.
Completing the session will be a presentation on added value moulding given by Rune Bakke, CEO of Forteq, the global moulding group spun off from Mikron.
* Award winning experiences - in addition, all three of the companies shortlisted for this year's illustrious Processor of the Year Award will discuss specific areas of their businesses that have helped them to rise above the competition.
Overall winners Bespak will discuss how they integrate sustainability into a world-class manufacturing operation.
HBC Engineering will be speaking on supplier-driven plastics design and moulding, while Hi-Tech Mouldings will outline how they have benefited from state-of-the-art ERP technology.
The conference schedule is designed so that you can choose the sessions that are most relevant to you and still have plenty of time to visit the adjacent exhibition.
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