Polymers and Injection Moulding for Commercial Staff
18th & 19th February 2026
If you have any questions about the day, please feel free to contact us.
Where to find us?
Our course will be held at
Polymer Training & Innovation Centre,
Trevithick House,
Stafford Park 4,
Telford TF3 3BA
Meet the Speakers
Phil Little
After joining Plastribution in 2015, Phil now leads the technical team as Technical & Business Development Manager. He is responsible for serving customers and suppliers with technical requirements and bringing new polymer innovations to market in a variety of processing methods.
Dan Jarvis
Dan, a BEng (Hons) graduate in Polymer Science and Engineering, has contributed to Brydson’s Plastics Materials and worked across research, automotive, compounding, and packaging. In polymer sales since 2002, he is now Product Group Manager at Plastribution, specializing in rubbers, additives, and sustainable polymers.
Ashlee Gough
Ash has nearly 15 years in plastic injection moulding and a decade as an electro-mechanical engineer. He joined Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK’s sales team in 2020. Because of his inherently technical background, Ash takes a more hands-on, consultative approach to the sales process and managing accounts in the north of the UK and all UK packaging accounts.
What's On?
- Introduction to Plastics and Polymers
- Exploring Polymer Science
- Inside Polyethylene
- Understanding Polypropylene
- An overview of Styrenic Polymers
- Nylon vs. Acetal
- Understanding Transparent Polymers
- Discovering Specialty Polymers
- Introduction to Sustainability
- Interpreting Data Sheets
Workbooks and copies of the presentations will be provided. If you would like any further information after the course, please let us know.
Please note:
Smart casual clothes are fine and we recommend sensible shoes to be worn during the practical session. Safety shoes are not required.
Important Information
Day 1:
9am to 5pm
Day 2:
9am to 4pm
Refreshments and lunch are provided.
Please speak to us if you have any specific requirements.
Best Western Valley Hotel
Buildwas Rd, Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, Telford TF8 7DW
Tel: 01952 432247
The Meal
We have a pre-ordered meal booked at 7pm at The Valley Hotel. We will meet in the bar beforehand. If you would like to change your order – speak to Kat.
