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Plastic profiles are used by many sectors including construction, manufacturing, fitout, signage and exhibitions to name but a few. At MKM Extrusions we manufacture and supply a wide range of profiles which can meet a diverse range of needs. We offer many different plastic extruded profiles on our online shop...

Plastic angle trim is a versatile extruded profile which is often used in different ways for many types of application. As a result, it goes by several names, especially by potential customers who are searching for this product online. At MKM Extrusions, we use the terminology ‘Plastic Angle Trim...

It is generally thought that plastic tube and plastic pipe are the same thing. These words are often used interchangeably, because tubes and pipes are both long hollow cylinders. But they are actually quite different. In this blog we explain the difference between tube and pipe...

The best way to cut plastic profiles is with a fine-toothed rotary saw. This gives a neater cut than using a wide-toothed saw as it reduces burred and jagged edges. The more teeth on the saw the better the cut. If you are wanting to fix plastic angle trim to a surface you may need to cut it to the required length first. ...

We recently visited the Interplas exhibition, the UK's leading plastics industry event. Solutions, products, machines and ideas are presented to the UK manufacturing industry. Interplas covers manufacturing processes, technologies and services essential to the plastics sector...

We believe that the prices of our plastic extrusions are very competitive. That means like for like, for exactly the same plastic extrusion product made with the same standard of quality. We are totally transparent with our pricing as all prices are listed on our online shop...

Our full name is MKM Extrusions Ltd, the name we are registered as and the name given to customers when they contact us by phone. If you call us we will say "MKM Extrusions, how can I help you?" That is who we are and extrusion is what we do...

The UK construction sector ended 2016 well, expanding at the fastest pace for nine months in December, according to a closely watched survey. Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 54.2 in December, up from 52.8 the month before, and a figure above 50 indicates expansion...

There are numerous advantages of using manufacturers based in Great Britain, such as: high level of control over quality, less supply chain risk, lower transportation costs, reduced delivery times and greater control over communication...