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23 Extrusion International 3/2025 Sustainable Plastics and jury chair of the Awards said, “We congratulate all finalists. We’ve seen the quality of the submissions rise significantly, which has not made the job of se- lecting a winner for each of the sev- en categories any easier.” The Plastics Recycling Awards Eu- rope are organised jointly by Plastics Recyclers Europe and Crain Commu- nications, organisers of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe. Plastics Recycling Awards 2025 Winners • Automotive, Electrical & Elec - tronic Product: Colored PP Re- cycled Material Interior Trim Parts for Ford Transit and Ford Truck Vehicles, Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.S. • Building & Construction Prod - uct: Pretty Plastic ‘Second High’ panel by Pretty Plastic B.V. • Household & Leisure Product: aquaplus re., by C. Josef Lamy GmbH × HolyPoly GmbH • Plastic Packaging Product: kp 100% Tray2Tray® by Klöckner Pentaplast (Linpac Packaging) • Product Technology Innova- tion: CleanStream® by Berry Global • Recycling Machinery Innova- tion: GAINnext by TOMRA Re - cycling • Plastics Recycling Ambassador: Olivier Vilcot, Former General Manager, SRP www.prseventeurope.com Local Presence Paying Off The UK branch of Dinnissen reflects on a successful start marked by rapid progress, strong client engage- ment, and key project wins. The establishment of a local presence in September 2024 was a strategic move aimed at strengthening relationships and providing dedicated support to clients across the UK and Ireland. Today, the results speak for themselves. At launch, Dinnissen UK’s goal was clear: to offer lo- cal, expert support to a growing client base and rein- force Dinnissen’s commitment to the region. “When we opened the UK office, we knew the potential was there, but seeing how quickly it’s developed has been remark- able,” reflects Dan Baxter, Director of UK Operations. “Time has flown by, and the engagement from clients has exceeded even our optimistic expectations.” One of the standout achievements in this period has been securing in-person visits from UK and Irish clients to Dinnissen’s headquarters in the Netherlands – an ini- tiative first envisioned when the branch was opened. “These visits have proven invaluable,” says Baxter. “They allow clients to see firsthand how we approach engineering and manufacturing, reaffirming their con - fidence in our solutions.” While regulatory hurdles were anticipated, Dinnis- sen UK successfully navigated complex compliance pro- cesses without losing focus on client service. Baxter ac - knowledges, “Setting up operations always comes with its share of red tape, but our clients value that we’re investing in being present locally. Their trust reinforces that we made the right move.” Feedback from the market has been overwhelmingly positive. Existing and new clients alike recognize the benefit of having Dinnissen experts readily available in the region. Several notable projects – including a full turnkey pet food facility and the delivery of 50 bulk bag discharging systems – illustrate the scale and variety of opportunities the UK team has already capitalized on. What began as a strategic expansion has now evolved into a thriving operation, with clear momentum for the future. “Six months ago, we set out to bring Dinnissen’s trusted solutions closer to our UK and Irish clients,” says Baxter. “We’re proud to say that not only have we de - livered on that promise, but we’re already exceeding expectations. Moving forward, our mission remains to be the leading provider of reliable, efficient process so - lutions – trusted by the best, now and in the future.” Dinnissen UK Ltd. www.dinnissen.com Dan Baxter