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 […]
As part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, we spoke to some female members of our team about their career to date, and how they are breaking the stereotypes of women in manufacturing and engineering! Next up is our Mechanical Engineer, Alison Connolly. When did you join Donite Plastics and what is your current […]
As part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, we spoke to some female members of our team about their career to date, and how they are breaking the stereotypes of women in manufacturing and engineering! First up is our Mechanical Engineer, Lorena Sánchez. When did you join Donite Plastics and what is your current […]
IRELAND’s leading industrial thermoforming company, Donite Plastics, in partnership with Northern Ireland Technology Centre (NITC) at Queen’s University, Belfast, has concluded an innovative project that will see the introduction of smart technology into the aircraft interiors assembly process and the creation of up to eight jobs later this year at the Saintfield-based company. Donite Plastics […]
Ireland’s leading industrial thermoforming company, Donite Plastics, is making waves in the aerospace industry with the manufacturing of lightweight panels and components which will benefit both the aircraft interiors sector and the environment. While aircraft interiors have traditionally been composed of metals and metal composite materials, there is a growing demand in the market for lighter weight aircraft interiors, which Donite Plastics is […]
The agricultural machinery industry is constantly evolving, and with it, the demand for innovative and efficient solutions. Vacuum forming is one such solution that can offer a number of benefits to manufacturers in this industry. What is vacuum forming? Vacuum forming is a process that uses heat and pressure to shape a sheet of plastic […]
The Donite team recently returned from LAMMA 2023 which was held in the NEC in Birmingham, on 10th– 11thJanuary 2023. We were one of 600+ global exhibitors in attendance, and we were making the most of this opportunity by showcasing our latest products, which can be found on arable machinery, as well as highlighting the advanced […]
It’s likely that many of the plastic products you come across in everyday life have been made using industrial vacuum forming – a thermoforming process that the Donite Plastics team specialises in. In this month’s blog, we’re excited to tell you about five industries which use this process, some of which just might surprise you! Agricultural Industry […]
Saintfield based company, Donite Plastics, has announced its partnership with the Northern Ireland Technology Centre at Queen’s University, Belfast to work on a project that will assist in the growth of the UK’s aerospace sector. The funding for the project, which was awarded by the National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme (NATEP), co-funded by Innovate UK […]
Donite Plastics designs and manufactures batches of custom-made plastic parts for an extensive customer portfolio covering many sectors and geographical locations – by thermoforming and CNC trimming. Located in a state-of-the-art facility in Co Down, the company has experienced exponential growth in a very competitive market. Following a review of their operations and structures, and in […]