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Deadline Extended for #PIA2024 to Monday 5th August

NEW for 2024! This award celebrates excellence in additive manufacturing solutions for the plastics industry. Created for businesses that are passionate about offering solutions for improving the efficiency, sustainability and productivity of manufacturing operations.

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Who should enter : Companies that create new materials and processes as sustainable solutions for manufacturing in the plastics industry, which may include products, processes, integrations, softwares, materials etc

Please read the basic criteria information before entering to ensure your entry is eligible.

Sierra 57 Consult Named Best Precision Engineering Recruitment Agency 2023

Sierra 57 Award Winning Team

Sierra 57 Consult, a specialist precision engineering recruitment and consultancy agency based in Worcestershire, UK,  announces its latest achievement – winning the prestigious title of Best Precision Engineering Recruitment Agency 2023 – UK. This recognition not only highlights the exceptional commitment of Sierra 57 Consult but also underscores the profound benefits it brings to its valued customers.

With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and dedicated service, Sierra 57 Consult offers expert technical recruitment, onsite mould training, and tooling validation project management, and is committed to meeting the evolving challenges of the plastics industry.

Ivor Griffiths, the General Manager of the Recruitment Division at Sierra 57 Consult, shares his insights, “Working closely with our industry associates, we strive to offer a broad reach that covers various industry sectors. Our mission is to support our clients in the plastics manufacturing industry by sourcing the most skilled candidates and assisting them in retaining top talent within their organisations.”

When it comes to Sierra 57 Consult’s team, the emphasis is on finding the best fit. Ivor highlights, “The most important thing for us when searching for new staff is for candidates to have the right positive, professional attitude and the drive to learn and develop their own knowledge bank.” This focus enables Sierra 57 Consult to deliver unparalleled service to its clients, catering to their unique requirements. The company has a wealth of combined experience but provides comprehensive training to ensure everyone is aligned and offers clear growth opportunities within the organisation.

At Sierra 57 Consult, effective communication is the cornerstone of success. Maintaining the highest standards of communication with clients and candidates alike ensures a thoroughly professional service and keeps everyone updated throughout the process.

In 2022, Sierra 57 Consult’s Plastic injection moulding training arm which won the 2022 Plastics Industry Award for ‘Best Training and Development Initiative’, delivered 181 courses to 455 individuals, achieving an impressive 96% pass rate. These courses are accredited by the IoM3 for Continuous Professional Development, reflecting Sierra 57 Consult’s commitment to providing valuable ongoing learning opportunities.

As Sierra 57 Consult garners well-deserved recognition as the Best Precision Engineering Recruitment Agency, it continues to prioritise customer satisfaction and exceptional service. This achievement reaffirms its position as a trusted industry leader, poised to exceed expectations and deliver outstanding results for its customers in the years to come.

Sierra 57 Consult Named Best Precision Engineering Recruitment Agency 2023 in the UK

 

Only a few stands remaining at Interplas UK

Interplas UK only have a few stands remaining now, if you are considering exhibiting at all contact Mandy O’Brien at Interplas UK for further information on the remaining stands

PMMDA Annual Karting Event

We’re all set for our annual Karting event at Whilton Mill Karting & Outdoor Activities – taking place this year on Thursday 8th June. A great chance to network, enjoy a BBQ lunch and race colleagues and friends around the International Circuit. It usually gets very competitive and a good time is had by all… the Team sheets are filling up fast… 🏎

Activity days are offered to all Members, Affiliate members and their guests want to know more…

   

Our ever Popular Service Managers Group Meeting…

Great to see representatives from ARBURG LIMITEDENGEL (UK) LtdKraussMaffeiLabotek GB LimitedPREMIER MOULDING MACHINERY LIMITEDSepro GroupSumitomo (SHI) DemagWittmann Battenfeld UK and Ireland and Romi Machines UK at our Service Managers Group meeting this morning… a special mention to Bob Earl who retires from Romi Machines UK this week after over 41 years with the company.. a big thank you from all of us Bob for your involvement with PMMDA Trade Association over the years ⭐

Celebrating 55 years of PMMDA

To celebrate 55 years of PMMDA we handed all of our lovely members a plaque, made using recycled materials (of course) to proudly display at their offices.