Trends to Watch in 2026

Plastic component manufacturing in 2026 is becoming more deliberate. Production teams are tightening planning, standardising output and focusing on repeatable performance across industrial applications. Demand across industrial equipment, materials handling and enclosure builds remains steady. Customers expect identical parts produced to the same standard each time, supported by clear schedules and stable pricing. Manufacturers are […]

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Moulding the Future: How Northern Ireland is Redefining Thermoforming Excellence

What links advanced manufacturing sectors like aircraft interiors, transport, construction, and medical devices? Northern Ireland’s world-class manufacturing capability. This small region boasts a long heritage of engineering excellence. Gaining notoriety for its shipbuilding capabilities and pioneering agricultural technologies in the early 1900s, today, Northern Irish companies continue to supply global markets, contribute to international supply […]

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Donite Plastics Awarded Manufacturer of the Year at Insider Made in NI Awards 2025

SAINTFIELD-based thermoforming company, Donite Plastics has been awarded Manufacturer of the Year (under £25 million) at the recent Insider Made in Northern Ireland Awards, recognising the specialised work it does in the design and manufacture of custom moulded plastic parts. An independent panel of expert judges assessed all entries to the awards, and it was […]

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Donite Plastics Welcomes Robbie Marsh as Quality and Process Improvement Manager

Donite Plastics has welcomed Robbie Marsh as Quality and Process Improvement Manager.  With over 25 years of experience in quality management, supplier quality assurance and manufacturing processes, Robbie brings with him a deep understanding of relevant industry standards, lean manufacturing methodologies, continuous improvement processes and knowledge in effectively managing cross-functional teams. In his new role, […]

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Donite Plastics Receives Certification for Environmental Performance

SAINTFIELD-based thermoforming company, Donite Plastics has been recognised for its environmental performance, having recently been awarded the ISO 14001 certification for Environmental Management Systems, becoming the first vacuum forming company in the UK and Ireland to hold both the ISO 14001 and AS9100 standards.  Undertaking a comprehensive and stringent range of assessments and audits, Donite […]

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Donite Plastics Achieves AS9100 Certification

SAINTFIELD-based thermoforming company, Donite Plastics has achieved the globally recognised AS9100 aerospace quality management standard for the design, manufacture and assembly of thermoformed products, further reinforcing the company’s commitment to manufacturing high quality, reliable and safe products for the aviation, space and defence industries.  Having worked in the aerospace sector for over 10 years, Donite […]

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