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Rotational Moulding Group

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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Rotational Moulders Matrix

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.

 Rotational Moulding Group  

Amberol

 

Balmoral Tanks

 

Container Components

 

Crompton Mouldings

 

JFC Manufacturing

 

JSC Rotational

 

Kingspan

 

Linpac

 

Mailbox Mouldings

 

Rotational Mouldings

 

Rototek

 

RPS

 

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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
Market Sectors
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
Machine Type
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  
Services
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

Benefits of Membership & Overview of Group Activities
The BPF Rotational Moulding Group is very active and membership bring with is a number of key benefits:

  • Health and Safety: The Rotational Moulding Group was initially formed in 1978 to address a machinery safety issue through collaborative action, as a result the Group published the Code of Practice for the Safeguarding of Rotational Moulding Machines. Health and Safety Issues remain paramount for the Group and that members recieve timely updates on Health and Safety and are fully briefed on the activity of the newly constituted BPF Health and Safety Committee
  • Innovation: The Group has strong technical partnership with Queen’s University of Belfast which has a global reputation in rotational moulding technology. The Group is also involved in the PERA-led, EU funded ‘Micromelt’ project which seeks to develop a retrofitable microwave tool heating and an internal mould cooling system, which will reduce energy costs by 70%, reduce processing cycle times by 50% and improve part quality
  • Sales Lead Development: In 2007 the BPF developed a dedicated online rotational moulding enquiry service. This serves to gather rotational moulding sales leads for the Group in an effective and efficient fashion.
  • Sales and Marketing: To support companies in improving their sales and marketing process in the UK and Overseas by harnessing best-practice information and disseminating expert views
  • Rotational Moulding Buyers’ Guide: The Group have developed a Rotational Moulding Buyers’ Guide which will be taken by the BPF to trade show and exhibitions across the Globe. The Guide will include Download the Rotational Moulders Buyers Guideinformation about the services offers by the Group members.
  • International Collaboration: The Rotational Moulding Group was a founder member of ARMO (Alliance of Rotational Moulding Organisations). This year the BPF was responsible for organising the ARMO 2008 Conference, held in Belfast. The Conference was a great success and attracting almost 450 forward thinking rotational moulders from all over the world.
  • International Trade Opportunities: The BPF International Trade Development team are dedicated to developing international networks through signed agreements with international trade associations and various networking forums and ensuring the dissemination of information on foreign markets through our 'Export Support' service
  • Exclusive Access to European Bodies: The BPF pay membership and regularly attend meetings of EuPC (European Plastic Converters), safeguarding UK interests, extending a lobbying presence in Europe and gathering vital information for our Members.  In addition the BPF is a member of Euromap who provide members with access to details on the plastics markets throughout the world.

Buyers Guide Available to Download

To download your copy of the Rotational Moulders Buyers Guide CLICK HERE

Overview of Industry

The 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.

For more information on the rotational moulding process click here.

 



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Group Members

Amberol

Balmoral Tanks 

 Container Components

Corilla Plastics

Crompton Mouldings Ltd 

Fitsco Industries Ltd

ICO UK 

Impact Solutions

JFC Manufacturing (Europe) Ltd

JSC Rotational Ltd  

Kirkdale 2000

Kingspan  

LINPAC Environmental

Maus Mould Services

Mailbox Mouldings International

Micropol Ltd

Paxton Agricultural

Queen's University Belfast

Rototek Ltd

RPS (GB) Ltd.  

Rotational Mouldings

Total Petrochemicals  

Titan Environmental

Ultra Polymers


Contact A Moulder
 To source a rotationally moulded product please complete the form below. The BPF will then forward your information to the relevant manufacturers who will then contact you directly. 
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Contact Information  
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.
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.

 Image 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

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