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RAPRA HELPS SET THE PLAST 06 AGENDA
23 March 2006 - Rapra Technology Limited
| Rapra Technology, Europe's leading polymer research and test centre, has places available at the expert polymer seminars taking place at the Plast06 exhibition in Milan Italy, from February 14, 2006. The Plast 06 organisers approached the Rapra Technology conference department last year and asked Rapra to put in place the seminar activity that will enhance the value and attraction of Italy's premier plastics exhibition. |
Richard Walton, Rapra Marketing Services Manager says 'it was quite an honour to be approached by Plast 06 and entrusted with the management of a seminar programme for the Milan exhibition. We feel that for us at Rapra the invitation represents a recognition of our increasingly successful Rapra conference activities through Europe. Rapra conferences saw over 90% sales growth through 2005. The business has grown and prospered in that time under the leadership of Dr Sally Humphreys.' Walton adds that 'Rapra's involvement in Milanplast is perhaps also a recognition of our growing presence in Europe, in collaborative research; in polymer analysis and testing for the medical and healthcare industries and also in our programmes for catalysing and accelerating plastics-based growth at regional level in Europe.' The Plast 06 February 06 seminar bill of fare assembled by Rapra is an attractive one, including detailed sessions on: Nanocomposite materials and technologies
Fillers and filler surface modifiers, technology, trends and markets
Thermoplastic elastomers - from the basics to the latest material developments
Plastics in Medical Applications
Plastics, Energy and the Environment
Richard Walton points out that 'for visitors to Plast 06, these seminars are being offered at a bargain rate. Save an extra 10% per person by booking more than 2 delegates.'
Richard Walton, Rapra Marketing Services Manager says 'it was quite an honour to be approached by Plast 06 and entrusted with the management of a seminar programme for the Milan exhibition. We feel that for us at Rapra the invitation represents a recognition of our increasingly successful Rapra conference activities through Europe. Rapra conferences saw over 90% sales growth through 2005. The business has grown and prospered in that time under the leadership of Dr Sally Humphreys.'
Walton adds that 'Rapra's involvement in Milanplast is perhaps also a recognition of our growing presence in Europe, in collaborative research; in polymer analysis and testing for the medical and healthcare industries and also in our programmes for catalysing and accelerating plastics-based growth at regional level in Europe.' The Plast 06 February 06 seminar bill of fare assembled by Rapra is an attractive one, including detailed sessions on: Nanocomposite materials and technologies
Fillers and filler surface modifiers, technology, trends and markets
Thermoplastic elastomers - from the basics to the latest material developments
Plastics in Medical Applications
Plastics, Energy and the Environment
Richard Walton points out that 'for visitors to Plast 06, these seminars are being offered at a bargain rate. Save an extra 10% per person by booking more than 2 delegates.'
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About: Rapra Technology Limited
Rapra Technology is Europe’s leading independent plastics and rubber consultancy. Rapra provides comprehensive consultancy, technology and information services for the polymer industry and industries using plastics and rubber in any component, product or production process.
Company Statistics: Formerly the Rubber and Plastics Research Association (RAPRA)
Established 1919
5,000 clients worldwide per annum
2,000 technical projects each year
World class Information Centre
2 sites in the UK
130 staff Working for industry. Rapra provides specialist plastics and rubber technical, information and commercial services for the polymer industry and end-user industries including the automotive, construction, electrical, medical, offshore, packaging and polyurethane sectors. Rapra has a unique mix of on-site expertise and facilities enabling the application of an integrated approach to problem solving. Its capabilities lie in the skills and experience of its people, many of whom are recognised as leading experts in their field. Clients can commission individual services,specialist consultancy or participate in multi-client research projects, funded by EC and UK government and/or industry, to progress research and development of polymer technology and applications. Testing, analysis and calibration services. Rapra’s physical testing, analytical and chemical laboratories are UKAS accredited to provide UKAS certification and test to a range of national and international standards. Numerous physical tests assess material properties such as abrasion, fatigue, impact and stress and their performance in products in particular conditions. Rapra’s analytical and chemical laboratories undertake materials identification and characterisation etc. using a range of advanced chromatographic, spectroscopic and thermal techniques. Information services. Rapra’s technical facilities are complemented by an extensive polymer Information Centre. The Polymer Library is the world’s most comprehensive plastics and rubber information database in the public domain. Available either in hardcopy, on CD-ROM or via the internet, it contains over 850,000 references which are updated every two weeks. Rapra produces a range of publications including Journals, Industrial Analysis Reports, Review Reports and global Directories, detailed in a Publications Catalogue. Technology services. Rapra’s plastics and rubber technical services can prevent, identify or solve problems and improve on or ensure continuing quality. Supported by comprehensive testing, analysis and information facilities, technologists can tackle most polymer related projects. Whilst details of specialist services are available, the following represents Rapra’s core technical expertise: Materials selection & application support
Product design & development
Manufacturing process development
Prototyping & small scale production
Engineering & tooling
Fault & failure diagnosis
Testing & Analysis
Conferences
Rapra brings together leading academics and industrialists in an annual programme of national and international conferences. Renowned for their quality coverage of polymer topics, Rapra conferences are of interest to polymer processors and industry-wide users. Technology Training Courses
Rapra runs an extensive programme of short technology-based training courses covering materials, product design, processing techniques and environmental considerations. Recognised by the Institute of Materials Continuing Professional Development scheme, they aim to enhance in-house skills, help in identifying problems and to recognise potential opportunities. |
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