Speed Plastics is delighted to be manufacturing cells for a paediatric mattress for our Germany-based customer, Gerromed.

It is the first time Speed Plastics have been asked to manufacture cells for the RENCOSY Antidecubitus Systems, which offers gentle pressure relief prevention for premature and new born babies. The specialist mattress, which comes in three sizes, works on a two-cell alternating pressure system in a 6-minute cycle.

UK high frequency welding specialist Speed Plastics, has invested in two new machines at its head offices in Chesterfield. The state-of-the-art machinery has been introduced to improve efficiency levels for clients and ensure the company delivers the highest level of service possible.

Speed Plastics offers bespoke high-frequency plastic welding services to a number of companies around the world. Delivering a complete design and development service from concept idea through to the finished commercial product, the company transforms concept designs into completed commercial products.

Often, the summer months are when things quieten down and many people enjoy the holiday period. Not for the Speed team, who have this year enjoyed the busiest summer on record says Operations Director Jane Collyer. The high-frequency welding specialist has won new contracts, shipped out first orders and have been extremely busy manufacturing products for a wide range of clients.

UK manufacturer, Speed Plastics specialises in high frequency welding of flexible plastics. Examples include PVC, polyurethane film, polyester and polyurethane-coated textiles. The resultant materials find their way into a variety of products, from pressure ulcer mattresses and seating solutions to child learning aids.As well as manufacturing its own range of products, the Chesterfield-based company also offers customers a range of bespoke engineering solutions including concept design, product engineering and on-site manufacturing. We talked to Speed Plastics Operations Director Jane Collyer about her role, and how the company ensures each product that leaves the door is manufactured to the highest quality.

Speed Plastics is an expert in high frequency plastics welding and prides itself on enjoying strong relationships with its customers for whom it manufactures a variety of state-of-art products. Using advanced technologies and innovative processes the Speed team is committed to developing the best product possible through understanding customer needs and treat each one as a valued business partner. Always top of the list is quality, and this is a culture that is evident across the company.