Ireland’s leading industrial thermoforming company, Donite Plastics, is making waves in the aerospace industry with the manufacturing of lightweight panels and components which will benefit both the aircraft interiors sector and the environment. While aircraft interiors have traditionally been composed of metals and metal composite materials, there is a growing demand in the market for lighter weight aircraft interiors, which Donite Plastics is […]
Vacuum Forming for the Agricultural Machinery Industry: The Benefits and How Donite Plastics Can Help
The agricultural machinery industry is constantly evolving, and with it, the demand for innovative and efficient solutions. Vacuum forming is one such solution that can offer a number of benefits to manufacturers in this industry. What is vacuum forming? Vacuum forming is a process that uses heat and pressure to shape a sheet of plastic […]
LAMMA 2023 – A New Experience
The Donite team recently returned from LAMMA 2023 which was held in the NEC in Birmingham, on 10th– 11thJanuary 2023. We were one of 600+ global exhibitors in attendance, and we were making the most of this opportunity by showcasing our latest products, which can be found on arable machinery, as well as highlighting the advanced […]
Five Industries Which Use the Industrial Vacuum Forming Process
It’s likely that many of the plastic products you come across in everyday life have been made using industrial vacuum forming – a thermoforming process that the Donite Plastics team specialises in. In this month’s blog, we’re excited to tell you about five industries which use this process, some of which just might surprise you! Agricultural Industry […]
Donite Plastics Announces Project With Queen’s University
Saintfield based company, Donite Plastics, has announced its partnership with the Northern Ireland Technology Centre at Queen’s University, Belfast to work on a project that will assist in the growth of the UK’s aerospace sector. The funding for the project, which was awarded by the National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme (NATEP), co-funded by Innovate UK […]
WE ARE HIRING: Senior Design Engineer
Donite Plastics designs and manufactures batches of custom-made plastic parts for an extensive customer portfolio covering many sectors and geographical locations – by thermoforming and CNC trimming. Located in a state-of-the-art facility in Co Down, the company has experienced exponential growth in a very competitive market. Following a review of their operations and structures, and in […]
Top Tips for Becoming a Successful Engineer
Are you a recent graduate wondering how to make the most of your engineering career? Or perhaps you’re an experienced engineer looking for some handy tips on how to stay on top of your game? To guide you, we’ve created a list of top tips to help you become a successful engineer. At Donite Plastics, […]
How the Agri-tech Sector is Making Farming Safer
The agriculture sector is one of Northern Ireland’s largest and oldest industries. Whilst many would describe the job as rewarding, it’s also extremely dangerous. Health and safety in the agricultural sector is a growing concern and the advancements in the agri-tech sector are so crucial in revolutionising the industry. At Donite Plastics, we are at the […]
Donite Plastics’ Recruitment Drive Continues
Are you ready for a new challenge? Would you like the opportunity to work on exciting projects with Ireland’s leading industrial thermoforming company? Then, Donite Plastics would like to hear from you. Based in Saintfield, County Down, Donite Plastics works across numerous sectors including aerospace, agri-tech, film and television, automotive and medical to list just […]
Donite Plastics Exhibiting at UK’s Leading Agricultural Show
Some members of the Donite Plastics’ team are in Birmingham this week to exhibit at the UK’s leading agricultural, machinery, equipment and technology show – LAMMA 2022. Marking its 40th anniversary this year, the show will bring together the very best in terms of manufacturing, cutting edge technology and new equipment for the farming industry. […]