
The BPF Rotational Moulding Group represents and promotes the interests of all those involved in the rotational moulding process (also known as rotamoulding and rotomoulding) - these include small and large sized moulders, material suppliers, machinery manufacturers, ancillary equipment suppliers and service providers.
The Rotational Moulding Group works to secure a wider appreciation of the potential for rotational moulding and to promote the use of process in a greater range of applications. The Group is involved in a number innovative projects to improve the competitiveness of the industry and harness sales leads.
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This matrix lists all the members of the BPF Rotational Moulders Group, giving details of exactly what they do and services that they offer. If you are interested in finding out more about any of the Suppliers' services please click on their name.
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| Materials | |||||||||||||||
| Nylon | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| Polyethylene | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Polypropylene | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
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| Automotive | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| Farm and Garden | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
| Furniture | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||
| General Industry | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| Tanks - High Spec | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
| Tanks - Low Spec | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
| Packaging | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| Sports & Leisure | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
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| Carousel | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| Shuttle | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Rocking Oven / Open Flame | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||
| Oven Size | |||||||||||||||
| 1m - 2m | X | X | |||||||||||||
| 2m - 3m | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||
| 3m - 4m | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||
| Above 4m | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
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| Tool Design | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| Tool Manufature | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||
| Rapid Prototyping Facilities | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||
| Silkscreen Printing | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
| In - Mould Labelling | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
| Assembly | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Machining | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Welding | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
The BPF Rotational Moulding Group is very active and membership bring with is a number of key benefits:
Buyers Guide Available to Download |
Overview of IndustryThe UK’s rotational moulding industry is one of the strongest in the EU. With over 70 moulding companies operating in the UK and a further 90 firms providing key services to the sector, ranging from raw materials to design services. As an industry rotational moulding employs about 1500 and now principally serves the storage tank, automotive, furniture, marine, and sports and leisure equipment markets.Rotational moulding differs from other processing methods in that the heating, melting, shaping, and cooling stages all occur after the polymer is placed in the mould, therefore no external pressure is applied during forming. Rotational moulding is often refered to as either rotamoulding or rotomoulding. |
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Rotational Moulding Group Chairman, Martin Spencer, Rototek Martin Spencer is the Managing Director of Rototek. Rototek has an international reputation for innovative processing and products. The company produces products for many market sectors including sailing dinghies, kayaks, road signs, building products, industrial components and sports equipment, Rototek operate 4 rock and roll ovens and a Leonardo oil heated machine. |
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Rotational Moulding Group ARMO Representative, Allan Joyce, Balmoral Tanks Allan Joyce is the Managing Director of Balmoral Tanks, a large rotational moulder which forms part of the multi- million pound global enterprise Balmoral Group Ltd. Balmoral Tanks, a division of Balmoral Group Ltd, is the world's largest single source designer and manufacturer of liquid storage and treatment products. Covering the water, wastewater, chemical, civil, environmental and fuel sectors, the company provides rotationally moulded seamless products measuring up to 7m in height by 4m dia with capacities of 75,000 litres. |
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Rotational Moulding Group Executive, BPF: Dhrupal Joshi Dhrupal is the BPF contact for the Rotational Moulding Group, and takes care of the Group's administration, meetings and issues management. Dhrupal is the Industrial Issues executive at the BPF and is also responsible for the Windows, Cellular PVC , EPS Construction, Vinyls and the Sheet and Coated Fabrics Groups Email: djoshi@bpf.co.uk Tel: 020 7457 5043 Fax: 020 7457 5045 |