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Polybridge Training: Company Profile & Services

 

A Legacy of Innovation: 50 Years in the Making

At the heart of Polybridge is our Director, David Jeavons, whose career spans over five decades of industrial evolution.

David’s journey began in 1969 at GKN Sankey’s Plastic Division, then the pinnacle of European moulding technology. From the early adoption of Unimate robotics to the development of Structural Foam (TSG) and Thermoset technologies, David has been at the forefront of every major shift in the industry.

His experience transitioned from the shop floor to high-level research at RAPRA (now Smithers), where he pioneered rapid tooling and heat transfer investigations. This was followed by a pivotal role with The Ford Motor Company, implementing Statistical Process Control (SPC) across their global supply chain, and later as Technical Manager for NETSTAL UK.

Our Partnership with ENGEL UK

Since 1995, Polybridge has maintained a prestigious and close collaboration with ENGEL UK Ltd. For nearly 30 years, we have provided machine-specific training and technical support on their behalf, utilizing their world-class facilities and the latest CC300 control systems. This partnership ensures our training remains aligned with Industry 4.0 standards and the very latest in smart manufacturing.

Why Choose Polybridge?

We understand that every moulding facility has unique challenges—different materials, diverse machinery, and specific production goals.

  • Bespoke Training: We tailor every course to your specific subject matter, machinery, and staff skill levels.

  • Global Reach: From the UK and Ireland to the emerging markets of Asia and Africa, we deliver training wherever your production lines are located.

  • Hands-On Technical Support: Beyond training, we offer consultancy for new projects, mould trials, and process troubleshooting.

  • Sustainability Expertise: We are actively involved in research regarding Post-Consumer Recyclate (PCR), helping global leaders like Unilever achieve their green energy and recycling goals.

A Global Portfolio of Trust

Our reputation is built on the success of our clients. Polybridge has been the trusted training partner for organizations across every major industrial sector:

  • Medical & Healthcare: AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, 3M, Becton Dickinson, Abbott Medical.

  • Automotive: Ford (UK & South Africa), Toyota, Honda, Faurecia.

  • Consumer Goods: Unilever, Sony, Kodak, Hoover, Honeywell.

  • Specialized Research: Ministry of Defence (M.O.D), AWRE, Heriot-Watt University.

Ready to Optimize Your Production?

Whether you are looking to upskill a design team or require on-site technical support for a complex project, Polybridge Training provides the expertise that only 50 years of industry experience can offer.Polybridge Training, established in 1991, provides specialized Injection Moulding Training and Technical Support globally.

 

David Jeavons.

Director of POLYBRIDGE Training Ltd

 

Key Services

 

  • Custom/Bespoke Training: This is the company's "stock-in-trade," involving close collaboration with customers to create packages tailored to their specific needs. These can be delivered on-site or off-site for maximum cost-effectiveness.

  • Scheduled Courses: These typically take place in the UK and cover Process-related Product & Mould Design issues.

  • Technical Support & Consultancy: Follow-on services are often provided after training, offering practical, "hands-on" assistance for new and existing projects.

 

Core Objectives and Benefits

 The main objective of Polybridge Training is to ensure candidates fully understand and benefit from a thorough appreciation of Injection Moulding to improve design and manufacture.

 

Geographies Served

 Polybridge provides training in the UK, Ireland, Europe, and Asia.

 

Noteworthy Collaborations & Projects

 Polybridge Training has a history of working with major industry partners and brands on specialized projects:

  • ENGEL UK Ltd: A strong, decades-long relationship (since 1995) providing machine-specific moulding courses and technical support. Polybridge supports ENGEL's commitment to Industry 4.0 in its courses.

  • Aston Martin Lagonda: A recent (2022) series of bespoke 2-day seminars held for their designers at the PTIC in Telford.

  • Unilever: Provided support in their multi-million-pound development center (2018), including colour trials for new products and research into the sustainable use of PCR (Post Consumer Recyclate).

  • DuPont: Regularly provided support for their technical seminars.

  • Design Companies: Delivered customized courses for companies .

  • Crux Design,
  • DCA,
  • Haughton Design, 
  • MDMC division of Heriot-Watt University.
  • Numatic International
  • PA Consultancy
  • Cambridge Desigm

  • Plastikcity: A new relationship providing their Cost Calculation program to Plastikcity’s portfolio of technical tools.

 

👨‍💼 David Jeavons: Career Highlights

 David Jeavons, the Director of Polybridge Training, has over 50 years of experience in the Injection Moulding Industry.

Period

Organization/Role

Key Experience/Achievement

1971–1975

GKN Sankey's Plastic Division.

4-Year Indentured Apprenticeship

 

Served an indentured apprenticeship at what was the foremost Moulding Facility in Europe. Gained experience with machines up to 3000-tonne lock, robotic take-out devices (UNIMATE), real-time monitoring, Compression Moulding (SMC/DMC), and Structural Foam (TSG).

 

Post-1975

E. Elliott Walsall (Trade Moulding)

 

Moved into materials technology (thermoset resins & polyether foams) and gained exposure to competitive industry across all market sectors.

 

1979

RAPRA (Rubber and Plastics Research Association)

Now Smithers 

 

Experimental Officer responsible for injection moulding. Utilized Netstal and Stubbe machines for real-time data and heat transfer investigations. Developed Rapid Tooling methods (Wheeldon casting, metal spray shell cavities) and a mould trial service. Furnished data for early Flow Analysis programs (Moldflow).

 

Mid-1980s

Ford Motor Company (Consultancy)

Worked on behalf of Ford during the introduction of Statistical Process Control (SPC) throughout their organization and supplier network.

 

Late 1980s

PPITB (Plastics Processing Industry Training Board)

Now PTIC

Technical Instructor involved in relocating the training facility to Telford. Remit expanded to include training in extrusion, blow moulding, and blown film.

Pre-1991

NETSTAL UK Ltd

 

Technical Manager providing machine-specific and general engineering moulding courses. Gained experience in sales and service.

 

1991

Founded Polybridge Training Ltd.

 

Established the company to focus on customer-led training and technical support.

Polybridge Training also has strong ties with ENGEL UK. Beginning in 1995, Polybridge has worked as an independent trainier and consultant, bolstering ENGEL's  support to its customers. this continues to the present day.

 

Established in 1991, Polybridge Training has built a worldwide reputation for delivering effective Injection Moulding Training and Technical Support.

We provide scheduled and customer-specific training courses in the UK, Ireland, Europe and Asia.

Scheduled courses take place in the UK, covering Process related Product & mould design issues.

Our objective is to ensure candidates fully understand and benefit from a thorough appreciation of Injection Moulding to improve design and manufacture.

Most of our time is spent working closely with customers to create bespoke training packages, tailoring content to their specific needs.

They can be delivered on or off-site; targeting resources for maximum cost-effectiveness and impact.

This has on several occasions led directly to the provision of follow-on technical support consultancy services. Using our experience to assist with new and existing projects and providing customers with a practical  “hands-on"  approach where appropriate.

This flexible, customer-led approach has helped build our reputation over many years, and we look forward to many more new and satisfied customers.

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