On July 31, Bjorn Thorsen UK hosted its first Coffee Morning networking event, bringing together professionals and experts from the local plastics industry. The event was created as an opportunity for industry representatives to connect in a relaxed and informal setting, exchange ideas, engage in meaningful conversations about both business and the wider industry. It also offered a welcome opportunity to step away from the demands of busy working schedules and make time for valuable face-to-face connections.
Held in Milton Keynes, the event attracted participants from the surrounding areas as well as the city itself, helping to introduce more local industry professionals to this new networking initiative and encouraging them to join the conversation.
The event was a great success, as reflected in the feedback from participants. Discussions covered a wide range of topics, from industry insights, innovation and emerging trends to opportunities for strengthening partnerships and fostering new collaborations.
Encouraged by the positive response and outcomes, Bjorn Thorsen UK plans to host the Coffee Morning again in the near future. The aim is to build on the first event and continue growing a strong local community where professionals can connect, exchange knowledge and ideas, and explore new opportunities for cooperation.
The success of the first Coffee Morning was above all a shared achievement, made possible by the active participation of everyone who attended. Bjorn Thorsen UK would therefore like to thank all participants for joining the event, contributing to the discussions and helping at making it a valuable experience.
About Bjørn Thorsen UK
Bjorn Thorsen Ltd. (referred to in the text as Bjorn Thorsen UK) is the UK affiliate, based in Milton Keynes, of the privately owned European distributor Bjørn Thorsen A/S. The company serves customers in the UK and Ireland, with local warehouses to provide flexible logistics and supply security.
In the UK and Ireland, Bjørn Thorsen distributes a broad range of specialty raw materials, including Thermoplastic Elastomers, Engineering Polymers, Medical Polymers, Recycled Materials, Biopolymers, Additives and Modifiers, and Adhesive Solutions.
Bjørn Thorsen has one of the largest Thermoplastic Elastomers portfolios in Europe, featuring key brands such as Santoprene® TPV, Hytrel® TPC from Celanese and Estane® TPU from Lubrizol. The portfolio is further strengthened with Bjørn Thorsen’s customized TPE compounds (TPV, TPU, TPC, TPO), developed to meet specific customer requirements.
The company also distributes Adhesive Solutions, including Pearlstick™ TPU for Solvent-based Adhesives and Pearlbond™ TPU for Reactive Hot Melts (HMPUR) from Lubrizol, and Griltex® Hotmelt Adhesives from EMS-GRILTECH.
To address specific requirements across multiple industries, Bjørn Thorsen acts as a Solution Provider, offering R&D support, Technical and Regulatory guidance, as well as customized TPE compounds, powders and liquid formulations. These solutions are supported by laboratories and production facilities in Denmark and France.
