Meet us at stand E80, Hall 11 to chat about how we can help you improve quality and productivity, saving money on material and time. Plus find out what engineering services we offer.

We will be demonstrating two laboratory extrusion lines and a range of material handling equipment.

Register for a visitor ticket here

Interplas is at the NEC, Birmingham for 3 full days, June 2nd – 4th 2026.

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PRS is the biggest exhibition dedicated to plastics recycling in the world!

Don’t miss the chance to talk to our experts at:

• Bandera – B52  – Recycling post-industrial and/or post-consumer waste
• Plasmac – E20   – Inline Recycling Repelletisers
• Eur.Ex.Ma – J121 –  Laboratory and pilot extrusion lines for research and development
• BD Plast – N50 – Screen changers
• Gaudenzi – J36 – Precision filtration for recycling machines

 Order your ticket now! It’s FREE until April 5^th (After that you’ll be charged €50.00!)

Tell us your plans. Managing Director Steve Trainor and Sales Director Stefano Nestri would be delighted to meet you to discuss your next project. Please let us know what time you’d like to meet and which aspect of machinery you are interested in. We will make the arrangements with our partners. Email sales@ukextrusion.com 

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Bandera – Extrusion Intelligence are hosting an Open House Event this June, coinciding with the Milan Plast exhibition June 9th – 12th 2026.

Just 20 minutes from Milan Malpensa (MXP) airport, The House of Extrusion is Europe’s most innovative research and development centre for packaging and converting.

Please get in touch if you would like to attend this event. You will be impressed by what you will see! Contact our Sales Director Stefano Nestri on 07547114153 or stefano.nestri@ukextrusion.com to arrange your visit.

#blownfilm #7layer #barrierfilm #packagingfilm #extrusion #bandera

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Established for 75 years, Interplas is the must-attend event to discover the latest plastics technologies, innovative materials, and industry-leading solutions. It’s the ideal platform to network, learn, and source the technologies that are transforming plastics manufacturing in the UK.

Our suppliers will be joining us at stand E80, Hall 11. We will have experts on hand to discuss your requirements for blown film, rigid sheet, recycling, filtration, laboratory equipment and ancillaries equipment plus we can provide advice on our engineering services.

Register for a visitor ticket here

Interplas is at the NEC, Birmingham for 3 full days, June 2nd – 4th 2026.

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Our project with our customer Flexipol epitomises the sustainable category. Flexipol set out to achieve a zero-waste goal and have now eliminated their offsite recycling by bringing it all in house, using a closed loop operation. The semi automatic Plasmac Alpha S Plus repelletising extruder works inline, turning scrap into high quality recycled material, requiring minimal operator time. It is energy efficient and payback has been achieved in a matter of months.

Considerable savings have been made, not only financially but in terms of reduced energy consumption, zero transport usage and all recycled material goes straight back into the production process.

UK Extrusion will continue to support Flexipol with consumables and spares and preventative maintenance visits by our UK based engineers.

How do you recycle your scrap? Can UK Extrusion improve your processes and save you money and resources? We have a range of Plasmac machinery, capable of repelletising many types and forms of material, from 45 kgs/hr to 350 kgs /hr. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

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UK Extrusion will be exhibiting at at Stand F9.

See the latest technology from our partners:

• Syncro: Easycolour Dosing Unit / Dehumidifying Dryer / Hopper Loader
• Eur.Ex.Ma: Micro-Ex Cast benchtop extrusion line
• Gaudenzi: Precision filtration laser discs for recycling machines
• Bandera: Blown Film / Flat Die and Recycling innovation
• UK Extrusion: Install/ engineering / PMV services / line upgrades

Aside from seeing the technology in action, you’ll be able to meet the experts from our machinery suppliers and discuss engineering projects with our team.

Find out how can we help you get the most from your existing equipment, improving quality and efficiency.

We supply and install recycling repelletisers for post industrial scrap with a quick return on investment, saving material and money.

View all our products here

View our engineering services here

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The PIA is a fantastic celebration of our industry and each year it brings us all together to highlight incredible projects and collaborations, and rewarding innovation and excellence. The awards ceremony is a culmination of many months of vital work, showcasing the efforts of designers, processors, manufacturers and engineers.

UK Extrusion has partnerships with outstanding manufacturers of the latest cutting edge technologies and we have a team of highly skilled UK engineers to install, maintain and provide service and support to our customers.

We are very proud to be nominated for two separate projects, working with our customers to improve their efficiencies, save money and most importantly re-use material. Recycling plastics is a core focus of our business and we strive to become more sustainable in everything that we do.

We are looking forward to #PIA2025 ceremony in November.

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As of October 8th 2025, UK Extrusion will become the sole representative of BMTEK in the UK and Ireland, for both new and existing customers.

BMTEK specialise in the design and manufacture of automatic welding machines for plastic bag production of flat, roll or block notes bags and can custom design according to customer needs.

BMTEK machines are designed to work in line with extruders or from a reel, with 86 different types of accessories in different formats. Our strengths are MODULARITY and FLEXIBILITY in the composition of our lines and accessories. BMTEK lines are designed to work with all plastic materials available on the market such as BIO, REGENERATED, HDPE, MDPE, LDPE, PP, EVA film.

After sales service and support are of paramount importance to us at UK Extrusion. Existing customers will be able to count on a team that will guarantee uninterrupted technical support and spare parts services. Our UK based technicians are on hand to support our customers.

For details of the range of products and services please visit www.bmtek.it 

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Held every three years, K brings together professionals from across the plastics and rubber industries, including production, processing, recycling, and technology. It’s a key opportunity to explore the latest innovations and connect with global experts.

This year, we’ll be supporting our long-standing partners on their stands, showcasing new developments in extrusion, recycling, and laboratory-scale equipment.

Machines on Display

If you’re attending K 2025, don’t miss the chance to see the following equipment in operation:

• Bandera – Hall 17, Booth C6–C7
  7-layer Barrier Flex Blown Film Line

• Plasmac – Hall 9, Booth C9
  OMEGA Series Recycling Repelletiser

• Eur.Ex.Ma – Hall 16, Booth F65
  Four new laboratory extruder models, including:
  – 5-layer Micro-Ex Blown Film Line
  – Micro-Ex Blow Moulding Line

You’ll also find representation from other leading brands we work with, including:

• BD Plast – Hall 9, Booth D48

• Syncro – Hall 10, Booth C40

• Gaudenzi – Hall 10, Booth E6

Book a Meeting or Request a Ticket

We have a limited number of tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’re planning to attend, get in touch and we’ll be happy to:

• Provide exhibition passes

• Introduce you to our technical experts

• Schedule meetings tailored around your visit

Let us know your plans, our team will be on hand throughout the show and would be delighted to see you there.

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Challenge: Eliminate Waste and External Recycling Costs

The customer, a major UK supplier of specialist blown film products—including vacuum bags, heavy-duty sacks, and high-barrier packaging—was shipping all post-industrial scrap off-site for recycling. This process was costing over £100,000 per year in transport alone and offered no direct return on material value.

With a zero-waste goal in mind, the customer sought a cost-effective way to recycle internally, reintroducing scrap directly into the production process. However, they needed a solution that required minimal labour, complied with food-grade production standards, and delivered fast ROI.

Solution: Alpha S Plus Re-Pelletiser by Plasmac

UK Extrusion provided a loan unit of the Plasmac Alpha XS for trials. Installed and commissioned by UK-based engineers, the system demonstrated excellent results—producing high-quality re-pelletised material that could be fed directly back into new product runs.

Following successful trials, the customer placed an order for a higher-throughput Alpha S Plus, equipped with a roll feeder and trim basket for seamless inline recycling. Designed in accordance with BRC standards and powered by Plasmac’s short screw technology, the Alpha S Plus ensured high efficiency and low running costs. The intuitive, operator-friendly system allowed for semi-automatic operation with minimal labour requirements.

Results: Zero Waste, Zero Transport, Rapid Payback

With the Alpha S Plus now fully operational, the customer has eliminated their off-site recycling requirements and is running a fully closed-loop operation. Key outcomes include:

• Payback achieved in under 9 months
• Over £105,000 saved in 7 months through reduced transport, energy, and labour costs
• Machine runs semi-automatically, requiring minimal operator input
• Energy-efficient operation: savings of over £2,000/month
• Zero-waste operation: all post-industrial scrap is now re-used in production

The Alpha S Plus was exactly what we wanted—simple to use, low labour, and once running, it just works. The local support from UK Extrusion and Plasmac was excellent. We’re very happy with our decision.
— Customer feedback

Interested in Reclaiming Your Scrap In-House?

Contact us to discuss your application or to arrange a trial of the Alpha XS or Alpha S Plus systems. Talk to UK Extrusion today.

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