Automation; "the use of methods for controlling industrial processes automatically, especially by electronically controlled systems, often reducing manpower." (n.d.) Collins English Dictionary. Automation has come so far that it can now perform several operations that initially a person would have had to do, such as processing,...
Lean manufacturing would now be considered normal practice for modern manufacturing businesses. The constant process of eliminating waste would seem like second nature and be sensible to implement by business owners. Though, this was not the case and it is relatively a modern concept adopted...
Malton Plastics were asked to manufacture a two impression mould to produce a Pastry Brush. Although the mould is relatively simple in design; the moulding has certain criteria that must be met. Management decided that this would be an excellent project for our apprentice, Aidan...
We have recently completed a new mould to produce plastic hockey heads. The hockey heads will be used primarily for indoor variations, such as Floorball. The International Floorball Federation organise and regulate the sport which is played around the world, predominantly in Europe and South-East Asia....
Aidan Smith, our first apprentice here at Malton Plastics, was recently awarded as "Mechanical Apprentice of the Year" out of all other first year apprentices studying in mechanical based industries at Derwent Training, a training provider based in Malton. This reflects the hard work Aidan...
Since the controversial brexit vote on the 23rd June, most would have predicted a decline in the economy and British manufacturng, and though immediately the economy seemed to panic and collapse, now after a couple of months quite the adverse has happened as reports now...
MPL Floorcare are a division of Malton Plastics (UK) Ltd and are a wholesaler of vacuum cleaner accessories which include products for use with portable tub vacuums, upright vacuum cleaners, central vacuum cleaners, and commercial / industrial vacuum cleaners. MPL Floorcare are the UK & European...
One of the single biggest problems facing most businesses is getting the right staff. When you only have a few people employed in your business, the potential damage of employing the wrong person can be huge. One of the best ways to get an employee...
New to MPL this month is the Krauss Maffei, an impressive looking 80 tonne machine that is going to have a huge impact in our ability to process our orders. Currently our order book is very full but the introduction of the new machine means...
Currently studying one day a week at Derwent Training in Malton, Aidan has passed his first year with flying colours and done exceptionally, with the SOLIDWORKS course only enhancing his learning further. This is more evident as there is a difference in the software used...