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Plastics Consultancy Network 1
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Plastics Consultancy Network 2
Dr. Michael AbrahamsDr. Michael Abrahams
Dr Michael Abrahams, 41 Coggeshall Rd, Earls Colne, Colchester CO6 2JR, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1787 222 075 Mobile: +44 (0) 7711 325 152 E-mail: [email protected]
Specialities: Materials, Product design, Plant and Equipment, Quality, Injection moulding, Expert witness, Market research, Automotive products, Patents, Project management.
Martyn BennettMartyn Bennett
Artis, Hampton Park West, Semington Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6NB, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1225 896 502 Fax: +44 (0) 1225 896501 Mobile: +44 (0) 7884 476 252 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.artis.uk.com
Specialities: Analysis, Compounding, Compression moulding, Recycling, Degradation, Defence ,Testing, Experimental design and analysis, Elastomers and TPE/TPVs.
Dr Michael Abrahams Engineering and Materials Consultant
Why use the PCN?Why use the PCN?
The PCN is a professional network of the best independent plastics consultants in the world: Every PCN member is an independent, highly qualified and experienced plastics consultant. Membership is controlled and is restricted to professional consultants - it is not available to people who are simply ‘between jobs’. Every PCN member has a proven track record in plastics consultancy and years of experience in industry. They can bring this experience to your company at a fraction of the cost of hiring in-house resources. Every PCN member is committed is to helping their clients find effective solutions, actively, quickly, creatively and at minimum cost. Selecting a PCN member consultant guarantees a professional response to a professional’s need. The PCN - for all you need to know about plastics, from the experts.
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Plastics Consultancy Network 3
Dr. Peter CoxDr. Peter Cox
Peter Cox Associates, 19A Oxford Street, Lambourn, Berks, RG17 8XS, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1488 72027 Mobile: +44 (0) 7713 608 302 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.pca-materials.com
Specialities: Extrusion (Mono and Multilayer, Pipe and Tube), Expert witness, Training, Packaging Products, Blow moulding (Multilayer).
Gerhard CrossmanGerhard Crossman
Forester Business Consulting Ltd., 1 Church Lane, Sproughton, Suffolk IP8 3BA, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1473 463 440 Mobile: +44 (0) 7889 034 975 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www. fbc-ltd.com
Specialities: Extrusion & injection moulding (PVC, PE, PP, GRP), Building products, Packaging products, general business advice for profitability improvements and turnarounds, Project management and LEAN support.
Kevin ChandlerKevin Chandler
Quality by Choice, 2 Berewyk Close, Basingstoke, Hants RG22 4TG, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1256 355302 Mobile: +44 (0) 7880 862602 E-mail: [email protected]
Specialities: Product design, Quality (particularly SPC, FME(C)A and related techniques with Process Flow Mapping from design to disposal based on FMEA) , Thermoforming, Packaging.
Dr. Terence A. CooperDr. Terence A. Cooper
ARGO Group International, 15 Stage Road, Newark, DE 19711-4001, USA Tel: +1 302 366 8764 Mobile: +1 302 420 9467 ARGO Group International, 11 Offley Road, Sandbach, CW11 1GY, UK Tel: +44 (0) 203 286 0930 Mobile: +44 (0) 7963 006 941 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.pcn.org/Cooper.htm
Specialities: Materials & formulation, Applications & markets, Compounding, Environment & sustainability, Biobased, (Bio)degradable, Compostable & Water soluble plastics, Functional polymers/blends, Packaging, Recycling.
ARGO Group International
Polymer Consultants
Plastics Consultancy Network 4
John EdwardsJohn Edwards
Edwards' Analytical, Units 7 & 14, Evans Business Centre, Durham Way South, Aycliffe Business Park, Co Durham, DL5 6ZF, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1325 327315 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.edwardsanalytical.co.uk
Specialities: Analysis & evaluation of packaging materials and medical devices in particular pack-product interactions/leachables-extractives studies.
Jan CzerskiJan Czerski
Jan Czerski Polymers, 12 Massey House, 181 Brooklands Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3PJ, UK Tel: +44 (0) 161 969 6355 Fax: +44 (0) 161 282 3511 Mobile: +44 (0) 7971 443 354 E-mail: [email protected]
Specialities: Materials, Injection moulding, Environmental, Export and Import (fluent in Polish and German), Packaging products.
John DuncanJohn Duncan
Lacerta Technology Ltd., 38 Bramcote Road, Loughborough, LE11 2SA, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1115 937 5555 E-mail: [email protected]
Specialities: Analysis, Materials, Testing, Training.
John GearingJohn Gearing
Gearing Scientific Ltd., 4 Springhead, Ashwell, Herts, SG7 5LL, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1462 742 007 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.gearingscientific.net
Specialities: Analysis / Testing: Particularly thermal conductivity and specific heat for any polymer or composite. Also DMA/DMTA for Tg's. Nano-indentation, -scratch and -tribology on any polymer or coating.
Plastics Consultancy Network 5
Yared HaileYared Haile--MeskelMeskel
yhm Consulting Ltd., 44 Woodhouse Gardens, Hilperton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7QX, UK Tel (UK Office): +44 (0) 7859 035 775 Tel (Ethiopian Office): +251 924 039 168 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.yhm-consulting.com
Specialities: Materials, Export and Import, Extrusion, Injection moulding, Automotive, Project management, Rubber formulations, Bonding and processing.
Jeff GrahamJeff Graham
Jefpac Ltd., 3 Three Mile Court, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE3 2JP, UK Tel: +44 (0) 191 213 0500 Mobile: +44 (0) 7940 895 210 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.jefpac.com
Specialities: All aspects of Packaging, Recycling, Sheet Extrusion, Project Management , Productivity, Packaging Materials and Processes.
Tony GreenTony Green
T G Associates, Prospect House, Broadacres, Broomhall, Nantwich, CW5 8BH, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1270 780 037 Mobile: +44 (0) 7785 280 057 E-mail: [email protected]
Specialities: Product design, Equipment (UK & Ireland agent for MTI Mixers, Germany), Extrusion, Business improvement, Building products, Project management, Trouble shooting.
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John GoffJohn Goff
G&A Moulding Technology Ltd, 26 Tresham Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6SG, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1733 232 211 Fax: +44 (0) 1733 231 902 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.gandamoulding.co.uk
Specialities: State of the art technology centre with clean room facilities suitable for medical, pharmaceutical and optical components. All aspects of injection moulding technology, Product and mould design, Project and mould tooling management, Trouble shooting, Injection moulding and extrusion training, Moldflow analyses, Mould tool validation/procurement, Production cell transfer, Pre-production moulding, Low volume/high precision moulding, Extrusion facilities, Expert witness work.
Plastics Consultancy Network 6
Mark HanlonMark Hanlon
Hanlon Consulting Ltd., PO Box 307, Cambridge 3450, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 827 8833 Fax: +64 7 827 8833 Mobile: +64 21 99 5233 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.hanlonconsulting.co.nz
Specialities: Materials selection and performance assessment, Product design, Tooling design and sourcing, Extrusion blow moulding, Injection moulding, Quality assurance systems, Stretch blow moulding, Strategic planning, Expert witness services, Packaging, Project management, Training.
Dr. Trevor HutleyDr. Trevor Hutley
Arrabon Technologies, chemin François-Chavaz 16, CH-1213 Onex, Geneva, Switzerland Tel: +41 22 793 1791 E-mail: [email protected]
Specialities: Global polymer industry specialist; Materials, Additives, Compounding, Product development, Technology transfer, Market research, Problem solving, Strategic thinking.
John HindJohn Hind
Transtech, 99 Wellington St, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3BW, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1844 218267 Mobile: +44 (0) 7748 704736 E-mail: [email protected]
Specialities: Injection moulding, Thermoplastics, Thermosets, Training, Process engineering, Trouble-shooting, Recycling, Expert witness, German-English translation.
TRANSTECH
Tony JonesTony Jones
AWJ Consulting, 2 Upton Road, Callow End, Worcester, WR2 4TE, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1905 830 486 Mobile: +44 (0)7882 208 760 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.awjconsulting.com
Specialities: Engineering Plastics - particularly Polyamide, Injection moulding, Compounding, Market Research, Mergers and Acquisitions.
Plastics Consultancy Network 7
John McLoughlinJohn McLoughlin
POLYnnovation, 88 Sale Lane, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8NP, UK Tel: +44 (0) 161 959 3828 Mobile: +44 (0) 7765 017 424 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.pcn.org/McLoughlin.htm
Specialities: Concept-to-production support, including product design, CAD modelling, Tooling specification, Material & process selection and post-moulding operations, Design review for part problem avoidance and troubleshooting of problem parts, Technical authoring & guest lecturing, with ability to demystify complex issues for the benefit of the non-technical. Ferocious proof-reading skills.
Siddharth MukneSiddharth Mukne
Simim Consultancy Ltd, 15 Whittington Way, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 5JS, UK Tel: +44 (0) 20 8537 1576 Mobile: +44 (0) 7725 721 261 Fax: +44 (0) 20 8537 1576 E-mail: [email protected] Web:
Specialities: Business development in Asian countries: Complete market analysis before entering the market. Develop business plans for smooth entry into the market and avail business opportunity in right segment. Help companies to set up business through joint venture, distributorship, set up own company or contract manufacturing. Project Management (Medical Devices Industry): concept design to manufacturing, develop validation process for new or existing products.
Mike NeweyMike Newey
Mike Newey Consultancy Services, 148 High Street, Pensford, Bristol BS39 4BH Tel: +44 (0)1761 490777 Mobile: +44 (0) 7432 137946 Fax: +44 (0) 7053 475414 E-mail: [email protected] Skype: mikenewey
Specialities: Profile, pipe and sheet extrusion and extrusion training. Tooling design, process design, equipment specification and procurement. Plant design and set up, project management, product development and material development. R&D Tax Credits and Expert Witness.
Dr. Robin KentDr. Robin Kent
Tangram Technology Ltd., 35 Bridge Street, Hitchin, SG5 2FP, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1462 437 686 Mobile: +44 (0) 7801 531 268 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.tangram.co.uk
Specialities: Materials, Injection moulding, Extrusion, Environmental, Energy surveys and energy management for plastics processors, Carbon footprinting for plastics processors and products, Building products, Authoring, Training, Project management.
Plastics Consultancy Network 8
Jeremy PingstoneJeremy Pingstone
ITS Plastics Ltd., UK Tel: +44 (0) 1905 770 868 Fax: +44 (0) 1905 797 166 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.itsplastics.com
Specialities: Injection moulding, Project management, Trouble shooting, Market research, Training.
Chris ParryChris Parry
Rosewood Associates, Westerleigh House, 29 Rosewood Way, Farnham Common, Bucks SL2 3QD, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1753 669 305 Mobile: +44 (0) 7786 072 034 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.rosewoodassociates.com
Specialities: The use and processing of high performance sheet and film, Thermoforming and embossing, Application of graphics and abstract design, Training and business development.
Huw RadleyHuw Radley
H & R Associates International, Bracken Lodge, Churt, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2NZ, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1428 607 815 Fax: +44 (0) 1428 608 653 Mobile: +44 (0) 7770 731 067 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.hr-associates.co.uk
Specialities: Materials, Fibre reinforced composites, Market research, M&A, Planning, Technology transfer.
H & R Associates International
Partnering Knowledge in the Polymer Industry
ITS-Plastics Ltd
Eddie SheridanEddie Sheridan
Edwin G Fisher Associates, 41 Walton Road, Bushey, Herts. WD23 2JD, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1923 237 160 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.egfa.co.uk
Specialities: Materials, Business improvement, Environmental, Market research, Technology transfer, Packaging, Foam, Surveillance of new products, processes and technology, Mergers and Acquisitions.
Plastics Consultancy Network 9
Dr. Ray SingletonDr. Ray Singleton
Ampney Consulting Ltd., The Nook, Down Ampney, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5QW, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1793 759 374 Mobile: +44 (0) 7843 242 231 E-mail: [email protected]
Specialities: Market research, Identification of new business opportunities, Electrical and electronic products, High performance materials selection and development, Additives, Project management.
Robert TomlinsonRobert Tomlinson
Plastic Moulding Solutions, 19 Leander Close, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5BF, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1623 452 639 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.plasticmouldingsolutions.co.uk
Specialities: Injection moulding, All blow moulding processes, Mould tooling, Decoration of plastics, Problem solving, Trouble shooting, Cost reduction, Interim management, Project management, Merger & Acquisition, Technical due diligence, Technical reports and appraisals, All market sectors served including packaging and medical.
Dave WettersDave Wetters
Biopolymers Ltd., 11 Hill View, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, SK23 7BG, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1663 732 519 Mobile: +44 (0) 7969 018 171 E-mail: [email protected]
Specialities: Bioplastics processing. Compounding, Machinery selection. Extrusion processing, Pipe, profiles, films etc, Plant design, Materials handling, Project Management.
Bernard SinclairBernard Sinclair
Product Engineering Associates, 11 Kerrison Road, Ealing, London, W5 5NW, UK Tel: +44 (0) 20 8566 3456 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.prodeng.co.uk
Specialities: Product Engineering, Product Design, Development and Troubleshooting (relating to new and existing products), Injection Moulding, Roto Moulding, Blow Moulding and Thermoforming, Expert Witness (Mechanical Design, Intellectual Property and Disputes).
Plastic Moulding Solutions Providing solutions to problems
Plastics Consultancy Network 10
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The British Plastics FederationThe British Plastics Federation
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is the leading trade association of the UK Plastics Industry, with 400 direct members and over 1,600 affiliated members. The Federation is a platform for concerted industry action that exists to exploit common opportunities and resolve shared issues. British Plastics Federation, BPF House, 6 Bath Place, Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3JE Tel: +44 (0) 20 7457 5000 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7457 5020 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bpf.co.uk
Dr. Rick WhiteleyDr. Rick Whiteley
Mill Barn, 4 Baxter’s Barns, Fyfield, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3NS, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1367 850 126 Fax: +44 (0) 1367 850 126 Mobile: +44 (0) 7984 395 861 E-mail: [email protected]
Specialities: Low fire hazard materials, Wire & cable insulation, Standards / specifications / test methods, Additives, Materials, Health & Safety, Testing, Degradation. Chairman of BSI/GEL/89 (Fire hazard testing). Convenor of IEC/TC89/WG11 (Fire hazard testing – Guidance, fire hazard assessment, fire safety engineering, terminology, effects of fire effluent, flame spread).
Graham WhitchurchGraham Whitchurch
Solutions 4 Plastic Ltd., The Old Mill, West Halton Lane, Alkborough, North Lincs., DN15 9JU, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1724 720 444 Fax: +44 (0) 1724 720 444 Mobile:+44 (0) 770 372 2420 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.solutions4plastic.co.uk
Specialities: Bioplastics (Biodegradable, Compostable & Water soluble plastics), Packaging, Materials, Compounding, Film extrusion, Environmental and Recycling,
Rick WhiteleyTechnical Consultant
Rick WhiteleyTechnical Consultant
