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TECHNOLOGY

Pentagon Plastics Brings Manufacturing Quality to the Next Level

which is why it has announced its just we have been capable to offer previ-
made a hearty investment in new ously. FAIR reporting will be simpli-
CNC measurement technologies. fied and deliver huge time savings for

Pentagon Plastics is taking delivery of the quality department while enhanc-
a new LVC 400 Series fully automat- ing customer service levels. My team
ed video measurement system while and I are looking forward to being ful-
Pentagon Tooling will be receiving a ly trained on our new measurement
Deltron CNC Coordinate Measuring equipment."
Machine courtesy of industry supplier, The LVC Series measurement system
Vision Engineering. brings high precision and fully auto-
Pentagon already delivers both mated performance, with the capacity
mould tool manufacture and plastic for multiple parts to be measured eas-
injection moulding services under a ily in a single programme. Delivering
ISO9001:2015 certified quality man- accuracy and time saving benefits, this
agement system, this latest invest- technology will be a valuable addition
ment into new technologies will el- to the Moulding Division.
evate its quality assured processes The Deltron CNC Coordinate meas-
even further. uring machine will be sited directly
Pentagon’s four strong quality team on the shop floor in the Tooling Di-
uality is at the heart of all manu- vision at Pentagon and its design will
Qfacturing processes, getting the is headed up by quality leader, Lloyd allow for swift and enhanced accuracy
product right first time every time Bolton who said, "This latest invest- in measurement for electrodes and
and ensuring consistency for volume ment into CNC measurement tech- smaller tooling elements.
production is a priority at Pentagon, nology will elevate our internal quality
checking processes beyond anything

Mandatory recycled content

European plastics producers support tion and investment are vital in finding
the European Commission’s proposal better ways to reduce waste and im-
for a mandatory EU recycled con- prove recycling efficiency every step
tent1 target for plastics packaging and of the way.
have called for a target of 30% for
plastics packaging by 2030. Innova-

Boosting sustainability

The transition to a sustainable and ment, circularity and ending plastic example, cars using lower-weight ma-
circular plastics economy demands waste in the environment. terials, the energy lost from buildings,
focus, collaboration and sizeable, While we are fully aware of the chal- and the electrification of our energy
long-term investments in systems and lenges, it is also essential to recognise grid and transport systems. Plastic is
technology that can deliver the transi- our industry’s contribution to sustain- an essential material to ensure a sus-
tion to a zero-waste future. We are ability. This includes helping to reduce tainable future and has a vital role in
fully committed to addressing the im- food waste through plastic packaging helping Europe achieve its Green
mense challenges of waste manage- while reducing carbon emissions. For Deal ambitions.

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