News
March 2014
BNL Thailand Receives ISO/TS 16949 Automotive Certification
We are pleased to announce that BNL Thailand has achieved certification to ISO/TS16949:2009, the recognised quality system standard for the design, development, production and servicing of automotive related products... More
November 2013
Plastics Capital Acquire Chinese Creasing Matrix
Manufacturer
Plastics Capital, the niche plastics products group, announces it has conditionally agreed to acquire Beijing Higher Shengli Printing Science and Technology Co., Ltd... More
November 2012
Top Tips for Winning International Business
As part of the UKTI’s Export Event Week, BNL’s Business Development Director, Janicke Aitken, will be speaking at an event focussed on successfully growing businesses in overseas markets... More
November 2012
New Investment in CRM to Strengthen Communications
We are pleased to announce our upgrade to Salesforce’s CRM (Customer Relationship Management) solution throughout BNL to further strengthen close customer ties... More
September 2012
BNL Continue Successful Apprenticeship Program
Following the successful completion of the company’s current apprenticeship program, Knaresborough-based plastic bearing specialist, BNL (UK) Limited, have taken on a new batch of engineering and manufacturing apprentices... More
August 2012
Andrew Jones, MP Visit to BNL to Promote Importance of the Plastics Industry
Andrew Jones MP, was recently invited to BNL (UK) Limited’s Knaresborough headquarters as part of a campaign to promote the strategic manufacturing importance of the UK plastics industry ... More
June 2012
BNL Thailand Environmental Management Certification
Congratulations to our Thailand Factory for receiving their BSI certification for Environmental Management, ISO 14001... More
April 2012
Award for Satellite Antennae Product
Earlier this year satellite antennae manufacturer, Dish, won the Design and Innovation award at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas for its Tailgater satellite device. Dish is a customer of BNL’s own customer, King Controls, and the award-winning product contains a BNL bearing... More
December 2011
It is with pleasure that we announce the appointment of Derek Mansfield as CEO of BNL (UK) Limited ... More
June 2011
Official Opening of Offices in China & India
BNL is pleased to announce the official opening of Shanghai Plastics Capital Trading Limited in China and Plastics Capital India Pvt Ltd. in Mumbai, India ... More
February 2011
BNL are pleased to announce winning business with one of China’s leading poultry machinery manufacturers ... More
January 2011
BNL (USA) Inc. are exhibiting at the International Poultry Expo in Atlanta
BNL (USA) Inc. will be showcasing their poultry wheel and conveyor systems range at IPE, the world's largest trade show for the poultry and egg industry... More
July 2010
BNL Increases Global Reach Through Local Presence in India
BNL has established a full time local presence in New Delhi, India, to take advantage of the business opportunities presented by this fast growing economy ... More
May 2010
BNL is attending Plastpol 2010 in Kielce, Poland
The International Fair of Plastics Processing PLASTPOL is the largest event dedicated to the plastics industry in this part of Europe ... More
April 2010
To develop their market in the world’s fastest growing economy, BNL has taken steps to develop their presence in Shanghai, China... More
January 2010
Celebrating 40 Years of Plastic Bearing Innovation
In 2010 BNL will be celebrating its 40th birthday and four decades at the forefront of plastic bearing design and manufacture... More
December 2009
BNL New Technology Centre Focuses on New Capability Development
BNL is multiplying its capability portfolio with the support of the British Gear Association and the foundation of a New Technology Centre for tribological research ... More
October 2009
BNL Joins the British Gear Association
BNL (UK) Limited has become a full member of the British Gear Association as part of a strategy to improve and expand on existing capabilities ... More
September 2009
BNL Announces Appointment of Nick Teasdale as New Product Development Manager
BNL is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Teasdale as New Product Development Manager... More
August 2009
BNL Announces Appointment of New Financial Director
BNL is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Wood as Financial Director... More
July 2009
BNL Announces Appointment of USA Business Development Manager
BNL (USA) Inc, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Murphy as Business Development Manager, attached to the Foxboro office... More
June 2009
BNL Announces Appointment of New Business Development Director
BNL (UK) Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Janicke Aitken as Business Development Director. Janicke will be responsible for the new BNL Business Development and Product Development Teams... More
April 2009
BNL (UK) Limited are participating in the Moulding Innovations debate at PDM 2009 on the 21st May... More
December 2008
BNL Invests In IT Network Security
BNL (UK) Limited appoints award winning IT Consultancy to support international IT network... More >
December 2008
Grand Opening of BNL (Thailand) Limited
BNL welcomed business partners to the Hemaraj Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate in Rayong, to join in a traditional Thai ceremony and celebration to mark the official opening of the factory... More >
September 2008
Two Awards for BNL at the Ricoh Supplier Conference
BNL (UK) Limited, the UK based plastic bearing specialist, has received awards for Quality and Environmental Standards from international business machine manufacturer, Ricoh Co. Ltd... More >
September 2008
Operations begin at BNL (Thailand) Limited
The Thai manufacturing site of the UK-based plastic bearings specialist announces the start of activities on the Rayong site... More >
August 2008
BNL Implement 'Open Hand' Mobile Technology
Network Integration Technologies LLP, the Leeds based networking and telecommunications consultancy, has implemented an Open Hand solution to provide mobile email to key staff at Knaresborough based BNL (UK) Ltd, the international designers and manufacturers of innovative plastic bearings... More >
July 2008
Management Reorganisation at BNL
BNL (UK) Limited announces the appointment of a new Managing Director, as Dr. Neil Partlett takes up the role of Divisional Director for Plastics Capital PLC, and becomes Chairman of BNL... More >
June 2008
BNL Open Manufacturing Site in Thailand
BNL (UK) Limited, the UK-based plastic bearing designer and manufacturer, is opening a factory in Thailand to streamline its supply chain and increase capacity as its operations continue to expand... More >
April 2008
BNL Announces New Managers to Accelerate Growth
The first quarter of 2008 sees John Hosker appointed to the new role of Sales Manager for EMEA and India and Janicke Aitken join as Programme Manager... More >
February 2008
BNL Launches New Website
BNL are pleased to announce the launch of a new website for 2008 to showcase the company’s expertise and experience... More >
November 2007
BNL Announces Expansion of Production Capacity
In order to meet growing customer demand for its products, BNL (UK) Limited has initiated a plan to expand production capacity and recruit qualified staff, to its existing skilled workforce at its site in Knaresborough, UK… More >
October 2007
BNL Business Expansion Leads to New Role
BNL (UK) Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of John Nichols as Chief Operating Officer. John will be responsible for the successful execution of BNL’s working strategies at a time of expansion for the company… More >
April 2007
BNL (UK) Ltd. acquires injection-moulding company Cobb Slater Ltd.
BNL (UK) Limited, a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic bearing solutions based in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, has acquired Cobb Slater Limited of the East Midlands, UK… More >
April 2007
BNL Solution Helps Kohler Daryl Achieve Design Objectives
BNL (UK) Ltd., a leading designer and manufacturer of plastic bearing assemblies and technical moulding solutions, has joined forces with Daryl Showers, part of the Kohler Group, to produce an adjustable mechanism for securing glass shower panels into their frames. The plastic mechanism will significantly simplify the process involved in the installation of Daryl’s shower enclosures… More >
February 2006
New Name and Logo – BNL (UK) Limited
Leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic bearing solutions officially changes its name and unveils a fresh and distinctive new corporate identity… More >