FEATURE u COVER STORY Your engineering plastics partner The highest quality semi-finished materials from group stock.


Impact Ireland (Metals) Ltd. Over the last 10 years or so, the company has


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invested heavily in the research and development of its engineering plastic material offering by sourcing the highest quality material from the most reputable and dependable sources – and reaching out and listening to its valued customers throughout Ireland. This initiative has enabled the company to


provide innovative solutions to its many customers in Ireland, and more recently in the UK and further afield.


The techniques and processes developed in other parts of the group international division, supplying leading companies worldwide, are all made available to its customers from the state- of-the-art facilities in Dublin, Cork and Northern Ireland. As Ireland’s largest multi-metal stockholder and distributor, the group purchasing power and secure supply chain have benefited the Engineering Plastic division, which has allowed for massive growth and success in recent years. The company consistently meets local and international customers’ requirements, with the highest quality Engineering Plastic and first-class customer service. Its specialist Engineering Plastics technical team is available to advise and work with customers that may need advice or a specific hard- to-find grade, modify engineering plastics materials from their standard range, organise rapid delivery, and develop new solutions as and when they are presented.


Impact Engineering Plastics offers a


comprehensive choice of finishing techniques to meet its customers’ finished components, materials, and tolerances requirements. The company can provide forward stocking against customer call-off schedules for any materials required, which has assisted immensely with some


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larger customers which rely on a dependable and reactive supply chain service. Some customers have depended on efficient and cost-saving services, including cutting, grinding, planing, drilling, and boring. Allowing for easier and more secure transport and giving customers a head start in their internal processes. Impact’s stock shapes are broadly classified into three main product categories: Engineering Plastic range, High-Performance Plastic range, and Standards. It also stocks a wide range of other plastics that are available on request. Semi-finished Engineering Plastics can be further processed to meet individual requirements where requested, and all materials are supplied stress-relieved. A more recent introduction to the company’s


offering is its extensive range of engineering plastic sheet and plate, with Acetal Plate up to 100mm PE 1000 Natural plate up to 50mm, PE 1000 sheets up to 3,000mm x 1,250mm, other sizes available on request. This material is available from stock for immediate dispatch.


The senior management team has worked


hard to develop the core strength of creating a motivated and committed team. Every person in the group at Impact Engineering Plastics is dedicated to providing superior quality products


and services to its many customers. The company continues to ensure that all specialists and support staff are the most highly trained and effective in the industry. Every team member’s training and development needs are met through an individualised programme tailored to their needs. For many years now, they have constantly


reviewed the suitability and effectiveness of our Quality Management System, ensuring that it is in keeping with our customer’s expectations, the realities of a dynamic marketplace, and the size and nature of the company. It currently maintains AS9120B adn BS EN 9001:2015 quality standards and strive to provide quality in every business area. The other divisions in the group include Impact


Ireland (Metals) Ltd offerings, including a full range of metals such as engineering steel bar, stainless steel bar, aluminium, nickel alloys, titanium, tool steel, bronze, brass, copper and many other grades and forms. It also has a ground stainless steel bar offering and centreless grinding service. To talk about your Engineering Plastics


requirements, please get in touch with Kevin Condon on 01 451 2144 or email kevincondon@ impactirl.ie


www.impactengineeringplastics.com www.irish-manufacturing.com


ith facilities in Dublin, Cork and Northern Ireland, Impact Engineering Plastics is a division of


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