2. Plastics Consultancy Network 1
MichaelAbrahams
MartynBennett
KevinChandler
TerenceCooper
PeterCox
GerhardCrossman
JanCzerski
JohnDuncan
JohnEdwards
JohnGearing
JohnGoff
JeffGraham
TonyGreen
Yaredaile-Meskel
MarkHanlon
JohnHind
TrevorHutley
TonyJones
RobinKent
JohnMcLoughlin
SiddharthMukne
MikeNewey
ChrisParry
JeremyPingstone
HuwRadley
EddieSheridan
BernardSinclair
RaySingleton
RobertTomlinson
DaveWetters
GrahamWhitchurch
RickWhiteley
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Analysis P P P P
Materials P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Product design P P P P P
Tooling P P P
Blow moulding P P
Compounding P P P P P P
Compression moulding P
Equipment P P P P
Extrusion P P P P P P P
Fibre reinforced P
Health & safety P
Injection moulding P P P P P P P P P P P
Quality P P P
Recycling P P P
Thermoforming P P
Fastening P
Finishing P
Testing P P P P
Business improvement P P P P P P
Environmental P P P P P
Expert witness P P P P
Export & import P P P
Market research P P P P P P
M & A P P P
Automotive P P P
Building P
Electrical/Electronic P
General P P
Medical P P P
Packaging P P P P P P P P P
Authoring P P
Degradation P P P
Project management P P P P P P P P P
Trouble shooting P P P P P P P
Training P P P P P P P P
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3. Plastics Consultancy Network2
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: michael.abrahams5@virgin.net
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: martyn.bennett@artis.uk.com
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
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They can bring this experience to your company at a fraction of the cost of hiring in-house resources.
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4. 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: drpeter.cox@virgin.net
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: gcrossman@fbc-ltd.com
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: qualitybychoice@aol.com
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: tacooper@post.com
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
5. Plastics Consultancy Network4
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: john@edwardsanalytical.co.uk
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: jczerski@aol.com
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: johncdtt@gmail.com
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: gearingsci@yahoo.com
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.
6. 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: yared@yhm-consulting.com
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: jefpac11@aol.com
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: tony@tgassociates.co.uk
Specialities: Product design, Equipment (UK &
Ireland agent for MTI Mixers, Germany),
Extrusion, Business improvement, Building
products, Project management, Trouble
shooting.
T. G. ASSOCIATEST. G. ASSOCIATEST. G. ASSOCIATEST. G. ASSOCIATES
Systems and DesignSystems and DesignSystems and DesignSystems and Design
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: info@gandamoulding.co.uk
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.
8. 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: polynnovation@hotmail.com
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: simim.ltd@gmail.com
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: mike@mncs2011.plus.com
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: pcn@tangram.co.uk
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.
9. Plastics Consultancy Network8
Jeremy PingstoneJeremy Pingstone
ITS Plastics Ltd., UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1905 770 868
Fax: +44 (0) 1905 797 166
E-mail: jeremy@itsplastics.com
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: chris.parry@rosewoodassociates.com
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: huw@harvestpolymers.com
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: info@egfa.co.uk
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.
10. 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: rsingleton@ampney.com
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: tomowil@btinternet.com
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: dave@biopolymers.co.uk
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: enquiries@prodeng.co.uk
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
11. Plastics Consultancy Network10
BPF: id 2013/01
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: reception@bpf.co.uk
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: whiteley.millbarn@btinternet.com
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: graham@solutions4plastic.co.uk
Web: www.solutions4plastic.co.uk
Specialities: Bioplastics (Biodegradable,
Compostable & Water soluble plastics),
Packaging, Materials, Compounding, Film
extrusion, Environmental and Recycling,
Rick Whiteley
Technical Consultant
Rick Whiteley
Technical Consultant
